Show notes
Today we’re chatting with Shen Yun Orchestra musicians Gabriela and Gustavo Briceno, a couple from Venezuela. Gabby is an award-winning bassoonist, Gustavo a violinist; they talk about their unexpected journey together and their take about being part of Shen Yun Performing Arts.Hosted by Leeshai Lemish, Shen Yun MC.This conversation has been edited for brevity. Links:Special long-distance relationship on tour: https://www.shenyunperformingarts.org/blog/view/article/e/q7ccljjAlcg/on-tour-daily-diary#Jan-14 Gabriela Gonzalez-Briceno bio: https://www.shenyunperformingarts.org/artists/view/article/e/2XmDkyocSVE/bassoon-gabriela-gonzalez-briceno.html Gabriela’s Instagram day in a life:https://www.instagram.com/shenyunperformingarts/reel/CpxaM3xNHEh/ Erhu vs. violin with Gustavo:https://www.shenyunperformingarts.org/videos/latest-videos/play/-tRTkhoMrrU/erhu-versus-violin.html Timestamps:00:44 Leaving Venezuela for NY04:13 Joining Shen Yun07:40 Auditions10:43 Culture shock12:10 Mental strength13:23 Gustavo’s change16:00 Gabriela’s change20:47 Arguments 22:49 Company culture different orchestras26:01 The process of music making 32:36 Sharing notes with other musicians34:37 Is it a cult?42:11 Long-distance relationship
