Jeremy Abbott's 2010 Nationals freeskate to "Symphony No. 3 Organ Symphony" by Camille Saint-Saëns is one of my favorite performances, in any discipline, in the 17 years that I've followed the sport.
Jeremy's skating has tremendous breadth. The 26-year old Aspen, CO native, excels at difficult jumps, spins, intricate transitions, and musical interpretation, all of which are on full display in this magnificent program. If there was ever U.S. Championship highlight film material, this is it!
Saint-Saëns' "Symphony No. 3 Organ Symphony" is infused with grandeur and passion, which fuels Jeremy's skating in a way that last season's "Life is Beautiful" program did not. While the "Life is Beautiful" freeskate is an exquisitely crafted work of art, it does not have the same inspiring tension and drama of "Symphony No. 3." The latter carried Jeremy to his second consecutive National title in a whopping 25-point victory over U.S. silver medalist Evan Lysacek. (Lysacek, however, went on to win the Olympic gold medal in Vancouver one month later. Jeremy finished 9th).
Jeremy has the soul of an artist, and the talent of a world champion. He has struggled with consistency and competitive mettle over the years, most recently at Nationals in January when he slipped to 4th behind senior newbies Ross Miner and Richard Donbush. Jeremy's ability is obvious--if he can put everything together on the world stage the way he did on the national stage in "Symphony No. 3"--a star will be born.
Here's to wishing Jeremy all the success he deserves in the upcoming competitive season. I will be rooting for him!
Enjoy his performance of a lifetime in the video below!
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