Piano Dealer and Craftsmen: 'Whenever it's about Buddha, I like it very much'

NEW YORK—The serene scene of a graceful dance greeted the audience as the curtains of Radio City Music Hall drew back. With fluid music pouring from the Chinese and Western instruments of the Divine Performing Arts Orchestra, the performers presented the essence of China's 5,000-year-old culture. New York's final showing of Chinese New Year Splendor had begun.

"It's very beautiful; the scenery, the dresses, and the performers," said Sujatri Reisinger. "They are disciplined, and their deep messages reflect the beautiful history of Chinese tradition. It's beautiful, really beautiful."

Sujatri had come with his family to attend the February 9 showing of Chinese New Year Splendor at Radio City in New York. When asked about his favorite piece, Sujatri replied, "The drummers were really obviously very, very strong. Each one had a message or another … Whenever it's about Buddha I like it very much, I like Buddhism and I like the teachings, so whenever it comes into the performance, I like it very much."

Sujatri's brother, Gabor Reisinger, who works in a piano store, mentioned that his favorite parts of the performance were the energetic Tang dynasty drumming dance, "Drummers of the Tang Court," and the Korean dance, "In the Changbai Mountains." He also mentioned that he enjoyed the show's music. "I like the combination of the traditional Chinese instruments and the Western instruments in the music. The combination of the two, it's very nice to see this bridge," said Gabor.

Gabor added that he also enjoyed the solo erhu piece: "That was really heavenly. Just very, very powerful … All this music originally composed by these people for this show is very nice, very, very nice."

From stories such as "The Loyalty of Yue Fei," which told the story of one of ancient China's famous generals, to legends such as "Lady of the Moon" and traditional dances and songs, Chinese New Year Splendor gave audience members a glimpse of the intricately beautiful culture. Gabor's wife, Klara Reisinger said, "Oh, it's amazing. It's such an interesting cultural experience … To me, it's really like opening the window to what it is, or what it has been."

She continued by saying she learned, "just how rich and ancient the Chinese culture is. You know, going back through 5,000 years, and just think that the Chinese people called their country the 'Divine Land,' that is so interesting to me."

Sujatri's wife, Agnes, a reporter originally from Hungary, added that, "the effects [of the performance] were very powerful and very beautiful."

The Divine Performing Arts international touring companies land next in Germany and Japan.

For information on all upcoming shows, please visit: http://www.DivinePerformingArts.org/

The Epoch Times is a proud sponsor of the Chinese New Year Splendor.