(Minghui.org) The Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra concluded its 2017 Asia Tour in Taipei, Taiwan on October 3 and returned to North America with concerts in Canada and the United States. The company performed in Toronto, Boston, and New York on October 11-15, 2017.

Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra performed at the Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto, Canada on October 11, 2017

The symphony orchestra played at the Boston Symphony Hall on October 13, 2017

Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra at New York's Carnegie Hall: Stern Auditorium on October 14, 2017

Standing ovation at Carnegie Hall after the concert on October 14, 2017

Violinist Fiona Zheng at Carnegie Hall in New York on October 14, 2017

Performance by erhu soloists Qi Xiaochun, Sun Lu, and Wang Zhen at Carnegie Hall

Tenor Tian Ge at Carnegie Hall

Soprano Geng Haolan at Carnegie Hall

“Organic Food for the Brain”

Classical pianist Marta Tereshchenko at Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra's concert in New York on October 14

“I found it very much educational and elevating,” said classical pianist Marta Tereshchenko, after seeing the concert in New York on October 14.

“Philosophy that penetrates and embraces all the cultures by the way—it was a great pleasure for me,” she said.

“It just cleans your mind... brings you good spirits— like you eat organic food. This music is organic food for the brain,” Ms. Tereshchenko described.

“Fabulous” and “Superb”

Kristi Witker (left), former news anchor and reporter for WPIX TV, at the Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra's concert at Carnegie Hall on October 14

“Fabulous. I think it’s absolutely wonderful... It’s just lovely,” said Kristi Witker, former news anchor and reporter for WPIX TV.

“Superb. Enjoying it thoroughly,” Ms. Witker said.

“Took us to a Beautiful Place”

Physician Nina Resetkova and entrepreneur Adam Ray at the Boston Symphony Hall on October 13, 2017

“Right from the beginning... It took us to a beautiful place. We sort of felt like we were transformed in our field... We really felt like we saw many visuals,” said Nina Resetkova, an obstetrician-gynecologist, after attending the performance in Boston on October 13.

“It’s amazing. It’s overwhelming. It’s fantastic,” said Adam Ray, an entrepreneur.

“Moved Every Part of My Body”

Joel Weinrebe, former Marine Corps officer, with Shari Lebreche, drove 250 miles from New Hampshire to see the Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra in New York on October 15

“This is very, very powerful... This was a life-changing event for me today,” said Joel Weinrebe, a former Marine Corps officer, after seeing the concert in New York on October 15.

“My blood pressure is usually very, very high. But I am telling you, I feel so, so tranquil and serene right now, that I have a comfort in life that I haven't felt for many, many years,” he said.

“It moved every part of my body, my heart. My brain was overwhelmed with full of joy,” Mr. Weinrebe added.

“A Delightful Evening”

Ted Marmor, political science professor at Yale University, and Kieke Okma, retired professor, at Carnegie Hall on October 14

“This was for me just a delightful evening ... Whoever did it, whoever produced this, did a very good job... I would give very high marks to whoever it is that organized it,” said Ted Marmor, a political science professor at Yale University.

“It was a very interesting mix of Chinese and Western music, and very inspiring,” said Ms. Kieke Okma, a retired professor.

The last stop of the Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra will be the Music Center at Strathmore in Washington, DC on October 22, 2017. Tickets and more information can be found at: www.shenyun.com/symphony.