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Flowing sleeves, 2009. SHEN YUN --an unparalleled theatrical experience --Robert Stromberg, Academy Award-winning production designer for Avatar Ancient Chinese instruments lead the melody on top of a full Western orchestra. "So inspiring...I may have found some ideas for the next Avatar movie." UNIQUE EAST-WEST ORCHESTRA FROM THE MOMENT the gong is struck to herald the beginning of the show, you know you are in for something musically memorable. Orchestra masterfully blends two of the world's greatest classical music traditions, Chinese and Western. Ancient Chinese instruments such as the soul-stirring erhu and the delicate pipa lead the melody on top of a full orchestra of WestWestern orchestra with its energy and grandeur, and the Chinese instruments with their distinct tones and styles, create a dramatic new sound. S HEN YUN: where the virtues of ancient China, the world's EastWest orchestra and dazzling animated backdrops converge to take you on a spectacular journey through 5,000 years of divinely-inspired culture. A Shen Yun performance not only delights, but more broadly, educates, enriches and inspires. Every year, Shen Yun unveils an entirely new lineup of dances, songs, and musical scores. At the core of Shen Yun's performances is classical Chinese dance with China's numerous ethnic and folk dance styles rounding out the evening. In a collection of short pieces, audiences travel from the Himalayas to legends of the culture's creation over 5,000 years ago to the story of Falun Dafa in China today, from the highest heavens down to the dusty plateaus of the Middle Kingdom. New York-based Shen Yun cannot be seen in China today, but is reviving authentic Chinese culture worldwide. Discover what art was meant to be. Discover Shen Yun. EXQUISITE COSTUMES Hundreds of gorgeous, hand-made garments spanning China's dynasties, regions, and ethnic groups adorn every Shen Yun performance. ShenYun.com SONY CENTRE $60-$220 416.248.1168 TicketMaster.ca TICKETS LIVING ARTS CENTRE $50-$150 416.248.1168 LivingArtsCentre.ca DEC 20-2 MISSISSAUGA HAMILTON PLACE THEATRE $50-$125 1.800.697.1439 HamiltonShow.ca JAN 17-20