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        Back > Where does Shen Yun’s music come from?

      Where does Shen Yun’s music come from?

      Shen Yun’s musical compositions are written especially to accompany the new dances that are choreographed and premiered each year. Solo vocal and instrumental pieces are newly composed each year as well.

      Shen Yun has several dedicated composers who draw from musical styles spanning China’s vast history and region, and also draw from their own inspiration.

      Each piece is orchestrated with a perfect blend of classical instruments of the East and West, and then meticulously coordinated with the choreography and backdrop. The music is always performed live.

      March 10, 2026

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