Just perfection. I wish there was a pairs team out there today that could capture my attention like this. Every pairs program now feels like it lasts FOREVER, but Gordeeva and Grinkov are such an interesting pair that you want to watch every moment, and don't even release your eyes have been glued to the screen for the past 5 minutes.
Although I recognize the technical prowess of G/G, I've always personally prefered Mishkutenok/Dmitriev (heresy, I know). G/G to me have always seemed to possess a very clear but cold and remote perfection--especially in their competitive programs--that I can admire but not quite love.
ReplyDeleteThat being said, Die Fledermaus was my favorite G/G program.
Ah yes, M/D's liebestraum was a delightful program - I almost forgot about it, though, due to the awful quality of youtube. I also oftentimes found their costumes distracting, but I guess I prefer a more "classic" look on the ice - most likely why I prefer G/G. Either way, both were great teams and SO much better than what's out there today (besides S/Z who are great :)
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