About this episode

The episode dives into the history of Bolero by Maurice Ravel and its use in iconic figure skating programs.

Welcome to the summer of the war horse, AKA the songs you've heard countless times in figure skating. But how well do you really know them? One thing is for sure: WE definitely didn't know them as well as we thought. We're diving into the history of these pieces of music as well as the most iconic figure skating programs that use them throughout the summer. This week, our subject is BOLERO by Maurice Ravel. To watch the programs discussed in the episode, go to our YouTube page and find the Bolero playlist! Subscribe for Olympic coverage, breakdowns, and storytelling from inside the sport. Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheRunthroughPodcast Watch us on Youtube: The Runthrough Follow us on social: Instagram | TikTok Patreon subscribers gain access to each episode in video format two days before the audio release, plus access to exclusive bonus content and private chats with our fellow members!

People in this episode

Hosts: Adam Rippon, Ashley Wagner, Sarah Hughes

Topics covered

• figure skating
• music history
• iconic performances
• Bolero
• sports storytelling

Keywords

• Bolero
• Maurice Ravel
• figure skating
• music history
• Olympic coverage

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Bolero

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