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Liberty Times (Taiwan): Spectacular Performances, Pleasing Music, and Divine Beauty
(Clearwisdom.net) Taiwan's Liberty Times reported on March 29,
2007, that the "Divine Performing Arts" that is touring around the
world and has received rave reviews has been invited to start this year's Asian
tour. It is expected to be staged in Taiwan beginning April 7. The "Divine
Performing Arts" is composed of 62 outstanding Chinese artists, including
contemporary top-class Chinese artistic tenor Guan Guimin; alto vocalist Yang
Jiansheng, the only Chinese alto among seven famous altos mentioned on Wikipedia;
soprano singer Bai Xue; renowned erhu (Chinese violin) soloist Qi Xiaochun; and
professional ballet dancer and choreographer Vina Lee. The "Divine Performing Arts" performances showcase originality
within traditional music, with exquisite and gorgeous costumes that reflect
traditional dress styles. It presents beautiful dances from different
nationalities in China, such as the "Ladies of the Manchu Court"
dance, the "Mongolian Bowl Dance," and the "Snowy Mountain, White
Lotus" Tibetan dance. It also portrays legendary stories in Chinese
history. Its special stage backdrop designs have created stunning effects for
audiences in Europe and America and received high acclaim. Apart from their
artistry and superb performances, while they were training the artists were
required to do sitting meditation and cultivation of their moral character so
that, during their highly difficult, artistic performances, they are able to
convey an inner lofty and divine beauty, and even move the audience to tears.
Paul Joseph Walkowski, commentator and publisher of the Opera Online website,
commented, "Mission accomplished! It was a tantalizing and fascinating
evening that made me want to stay and see more. In a word, I was simply
captivated." With the momentous success of their tour performances in Europe and America,
the "Divine Performing Arts" has caused a sensation even before its
performances have opened in Taiwan. Tickets for their performances in Taipei
have been sold out. The performances are also scheduled to be staged in Tainan
beginning April 9, Taichung beginning April 11, Kaohsiung beginning April 14,
and Chiayi beginning April 20. Three additional shows in Taipei will begin on
April 16. Tickets for all additional shows started selling on March 12. Booking
details are available on the Internet. Posting date: 3/31/2007
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