EvgeniFan wrote:Dear Evgeni,
I would love to see you skate to some of the great Russian classical symphonies and orchestral works (Stravinsky, Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, Shostakovich, Glazunov, Rimsky-Korsakov). There is a complexity and power in these pieces that requires an artist of your caliber to properly understand and express. You could truly communicate all of the depth and passion in your soul through such a piece. Furthermore, it would be honoring your great national culture and heritage. Even if you don't favor classical music in general, if you find the right piece to connect with, it can really boost your expressive qualities. Edvin could help you to understand and analyze the music, while a team of choreographers could help you to translate this into physical and emotional movement. L'oiseau de feu (Firebird) is a great example, but seems to be overused in the skating world. Others that come to mind are Rachmaninoff's Symphonic Dances and Tchaikovsky's Romeo and Juliet Fantasy-Overture and The Tempest.
I am suggesting this because I know that you can do it, and because I think it will shape you into an even more mature artist. I have witnessed with my own eyes the tremendous spirit within you. That kind of true artistry cannot be learned, only refined. It must come from within; and those who don't understand it, fear and envy it. You've only gotten better with age, which is likely due to the profound life experiences you have had in the interim (good and bad). You're at a unique point in your career where you have already accomplished everything in the amateur world, but are still physically capable of competing, and are discovering more about yourself as a professional artist. Use your time, your "second life" as it were, wisely. Focus on challenging yourself, stretching your limits, in a way that will be productive for you, no matter what the outcome. Keep pushing your own boundaries, technically and artistically, because there isn't anything that you can't achieve. You have remained an incredibly humble, down-to-earth person despite all your successes, a rare thing in this day and age. It's that attitude that makes a true champion- the desire and determination to always be better than you are, regardless of the petty comments and jealousies of those around him. You are truly special, Evgeni- you've proven that time and again- and I don't mean just as a skater, but as a person. You define your art, not the other way around, and don't ever forget it. Your dignity, presence, and fiery grace remain in our hearts, long after you have left the ice. We are all honored to share this earth with you.
Thanks again for being who you are. Much love, and forever your fan.
Great post!
подписываюст под каждой буквой!
Женя действительно возмужал и его лимит еще не достигнут...так как не было в его исполнении таких грондиозных произведений как упомянуты в этом сообщении и о которых я тоже писала раньше!
Когда Женя прикоснётся к русской классики, то он поймёт как много можно еще сделать и что у него есть еще время до Сочи! но каждый день на счету... и время неумолимо идёт вперёд , нельзя терять ни минуты и не распылятся по пустякам.
С любовью, Виктория 
Maksim Mrvica - Exodus 
