Sochi Olympic Figure Skating music - Classical Music showcase part II

Wow! This year has gone by in a flash. Because I've been tackling a new job, I've unfortunately neglected to share the one piece of music I was most excited about from the Sochi Olympic Figure Skating competition. Although the original composer of this song is not by any means from the classical music era, rather it was written by Stephen Sodheim for the 1973 musical A Little Night Music, Yuna Kim skated so beautifully to it I just have to add it to this blog for future viewing purposes.

The piece is called "Send In the Clowns" from Kim's short program. In the musical, this melancholy song was sung by the character Desirée after feeling rejected from her past lover. She reflects on her life, including the disappointments and shortcomings, and her frustration that her past lover is now dedicated to his new younger wife. In my opinion, Kim really captures the raw emotions of this song with her brilliant artistry and builds a strong connection with her audience. Even though during her program the orchestral version of this piece has no words, the listener can sense something delicately beautiful, sad, with a tinge of regret and longing. 

Check out her flawless performance!

Here is a version without the skating and TV commentary.