Former Trumpeter Praises Shen Yun's Music at Charlotte Show

Davis Zakary, a former symphony orchestra musician, attended the performance with his family.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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On February 22, 2026, the Shen Yun North America Company performed its fourth show in Charlotte, North Carolina at the Belk Theater. Former symphony orchestra trumpeter and banking data expert Davis Zakary, along with his mother Susan Zakary, a retired teacher, attended the performance and expressed their delight with the show, calling it "delightful" and saying they were "very happy" with the experience.

Why it matters

Shen Yun is a performing arts company that aims to revive traditional Chinese culture through music and dance. The positive feedback from an experienced musician like Davis Zakary highlights the artistic quality and appeal of Shen Yun's productions, which have drawn praise from audiences around the world.

The details

Davis Zakary, a former symphony orchestra trumpeter, attended the Shen Yun performance in Charlotte along with his mother Susan, a retired teacher. They both expressed their enjoyment of the show, with Zakary describing it as "delightful" and saying they were "very happy" with the experience.

  • The Shen Yun North America Company performed its fourth show in Charlotte on February 22, 2026.

The players

Davis Zakary

A former symphony orchestra trumpeter and banking data expert.

Susan Zakary

The mother of Davis Zakary, a retired teacher.

Shen Yun North America Company

A performing arts company that aims to revive traditional Chinese culture through music and dance.

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What they’re saying

“The entire show was delightful and we were very happy...”

— Davis Zakary, Former symphony orchestra trumpeter

The takeaway

The positive feedback from an experienced musician like Davis Zakary highlights the artistic quality and appeal of Shen Yun's productions, which have drawn praise from audiences around the world.