CLEVELAND, Ohio—For one night only the Divine Performing Arts Chinese Spectacular was presented at the famous Playhouse Square Center at the State Theater with a mesmerizing performance.
"It was beautiful. It was absolutely breathtaking," said Georgia Young who works in PR and marketing for the Cleveland Symphony Orchestra.
"Each time the curtain goes up… each section, each song, and each dance is more mesmerizing then the one before. Each time the curtain comes up we are more amazed by what we see. You think you have seen it all then… the curtain comes up and it's even more mesmerizing, more breathtaking. I heard the audience gasp at the beautiful scenes.
"I was most impressed by contra-alto Jiansheng Yang's performance of 'Awakening'. Her voice is just so rich, so beautiful. Also the music flow and the drumming were fabulous."
This is the first time the instruments from the east and west have combined to give the Spectacular its unique musical sound with a unique three-dimensional digital backdrop.
"I was actually hoping to hear more of the Chinese instrumentation. It was so beautiful, and the music was wonderful. The music and the backdrops were beautifully done, I liked the movement in them and how it helps tell the story, it all works together to convey the message."
Young also talked about the message and meaning of the show. "We can understand the meaning behind it. The stories are easy to follow and understand. Family friendly, we can all follow along with the story and see what's going on.
"What I am getting so far is related to the oppression of the Chinese people and struggling for freedom both in their religion and their thought. These are things we take for granted in the US. But it transformed you back in time to see the history in China and how it has progressed.
"People of all ages and people of all backgrounds would enjoy and understand this show. Fabulous, it's not to be missed. It was wonderful, definitely an unforgettable performance."
For information about upcoming Divine Performing Arts shows, please visit: www.DivinePerformingArts.org.
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