A couple of ice dancers Kana Muramoto and Daisuke Takahashi chose "The Phantom of the Opera" for their free dance program this season.
It is a program that Takahashi has fond memories of when he skated in the men's singles.
What was important in performing that important program was to play "The Phantom of the Opera" unique to the two of them.
I am conscious that I want to deliver a worldview that is created by Muramoto and Takahashi becoming the main characters of the movie, Christine and Phantom.
(Muramoto Kanachu)
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Of course, Dai-chan’s single, ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ is one of my favorite programs. But I wanted to make ice dance something completely different.
” We want to be the two main characters in the movie.
During the free dance of the NHK Trophy, the two drew a story full of sorrow in which the Phantom fell in love with Christine.
After the performance, the large number of spectators rose from their seats and applauded.
However, when asked about the performance, Muramoto and Takahashi were not satisfied with the status quo and were already looking ahead.
(Yanaka Muramoto)
“I never dreamed that I would be skating in this program with Dai-chan.
I want to do Phantom”
(Daisuke Takahashi)
“I put my heart into it and gave a really good performance.
This season, he aims to win the All Japan Championships and participate in the World Championships, but he has set goals as an artist separate from the results of the competition.
(Player Kana Muramoto)
"Our 'The Phantom of the Opera' becomes different each time, depending on each other's feelings. I want to skate with that feeling and give a good performance."
(Daisuke Takahashi)
" Our performances are still far from complete.We want to show a different side at the All Japan Championships and leave everyone with the best memories of our performances
." As we enter our 3rd year of formation, our performances will be further refined.
I can't take my eyes off the two "Phantom of the Opera".