Post by elanor on Jan 7, 2009 4:06:59 GMT 1
I opened a new thread to give the idea a fresh start. Hope its ok and it'll work fine this time.
I reposted some translations to keep it in order.
Translation of Incognito video, parts when Stephane is talking.
About training with kids:
„I am here to strengthen their will to work, to move forward, maybe not to be first but to progress, to do something with your life while you are young.”
About his medal in Torino:
“When I finished my program, I was anxious because I didn’t know how it will finish. I skated before the other contenders for the medals. After the competition somebody came to me (I can’t tell who it was because I was in shock) to tell me: You have to prepare because you are on the podium. But I couldn’t believe, I didn't think it was possible I was on the podium. It was the best day of my life.”
About his decision:
“When the season starts and you don’t feel ready, when you can’t pull it off physically, when you can’t do what you should do to fight, when you don’t have weapons anymore to fight other competitors, you have to say: It’s time to do something else.”
About Japan:
“We only had 20 minutes in Tokyo, I had free time, and went to do shopping with a friend. In Switzerland, there are amazing fans, they throw flowers on the ice, toys, it’s a tradition in figure skating. In Japan it’s forbidden to throw anything on the ice, people come to the performance and at the entrance there are cartoon boxes, with a name of a skater. People can put their gifts into the boxes, and after the show they put the boxes again, and sometimes my box was too small for all the gifts, and the others envied me.”
About his childhood dreams:
“When I started to train I was at the same age these children are, I told myself: One day I want to be on TV, I want to be a world champion. I didn’t dare to tell my parents because I didn’t want to look stupid. But I spent hours in our garage training like mad. And since I didn’t spend the whole day on the ice, when I came home I trained like mad again. I drew costumes, repeated choreography. We had a big garage that was empty and it became my ice rink. So, to become a champion was my dream, and today looking back I know I fulfilled my dream, I fulfilled what I wanted, and I am proud of it.”
The translation of the Italian article from Metro
www.metronews.it/sport/lambiel-ra....30457%3Fexp%3D1
Lambiel talks about his friendship with Plushenko
They both will meet again in Italy. They both became the best in life measured on the blade’s millimeter. The first one is Stephane Lambiel called Ice Prince for his grace on the ice. The other is Evgeni Plushenko who became extraterrestrial thanks to his technique and artistry. They will participate in the show Kings on Ice that will be enriched with their presence and with the presence of master violinist Edvin Marton and his Stradivarius – in hands of the reknown performer the instrument will become poetry. The show will be triumph of figure skating in show version and the sublimation of friendship-rivalry between the two: the Russian angel won the gold in Torino and the Swiss - silver.
They both were the best of the best. Why in the past tense? Because now they only participate in galas that excite the audience but they used to fight against each other. Lambiel is one of the champions that met a genius on their way: Plushenko. It’s great to hear him say, with two world titles in his pocket, that it was great to meet Evgeni: “I learnt a lot from him, he challenged me. You want to know if it bothered me to compete against him? No. I think I was lucky. I was the world champion twice and I won the Olympic silver. I fulfilled my dreams”. And he continues: “Technically, he’s outstanding; I used to watch his moves and learnt. Then I practised them on the ice.” Yes, Stephane. Today, the one who’s 23 and the other -26, are the artists on skates. “We will be in Milan. Your audience is emotional and knowledgeable. Thanks to Kostner that raised passion for figure skating. Every time I skate here, I feel this passion.” So do we.
The last article about Kings on Ice (January 6)
www.eventiesagre.it/Eventi_Spettacolo/21015009_Kings+On+Ice.html (copy and paste if not working)
Plushenko and Lambiel enchant Palasharp
"It was really a special premiere: Kings on Ice received applause, screams and flowers thanks to an exceptional cast and magnificent exhibitions of the Olympic champion Plushenko and two times world champion Lambiel.
It is a breathtaking start, and in two minutes, with sounds of the Ice Symphony, all the skaters parade presenting a sample of their skills: Candeloro, Bonaly (with back flip), Sebestyen, Lambiel, Italian pairs: Cappellini-LaNotte, Faiella-Scali and Silvia Fontana are preparing the scene for the tsar Evgeni Plushenko who performs as first – accompagnied by Marton – with a famous program to the music Godfather. After never-ending applause – only Lambiel will manage to receive equal appreciation – Edvin Marton continues with a solo (Vivaldi Storm), and, always to the music of the Hungarian composer (pieces from his record Stradivarius), all champions perform one after another, and before the intermission, again Plushenko with Sirtaki – a sketch of the new short program for Vancouver 2010.
The second part, raises the rhythms, thanks to Maurizio Margolio, the choreographer who, yesterday and today, thrills the audience, starting with an excellent Candeloro, in John Travolta’s costume (Saturday Night Fever), followed by Cappellini-LaNotte skating to gipsy tunes, Faiella-Scali in “street” version of Hip-Hop Missy Elliott, Silvia Fontana with flamenco, Surya with Gloria Gaynor (I will survive), elegant Russians (their lifts? are breathtaking) to end with the apotheosis of Lambiel. The Swiss, who retired a few months ago due to injury, offered yesterday a sublime interpretation of Un giorno per noi, finishing his performance close to the stands with rose on his lips (not sure about rose in his mouth, maybe it was like a kiss, can’t imagine Steph with rose in his teeth ) overshadowing for a moment the star of Plushenko.
Next, the Russian, after Paganini Capriccio by Marton, returned to the spotlight, performing Tango, a long program prepared possibly for the next Olympics, and consenting to encore, before the big finale with all skaters on the ice to present the last magical moment (Vivaldi’s Spring)".
Please, correct if there are mistakes.
And post the links to the originals, please. I like to look at the original even if I don't understand everything.
Joaninha, I'm joining the others, it's great to see you again. Hope you can stay this time. And maybe help with translations because you are much better than most of us.
I reposted some translations to keep it in order.
Translation of Incognito video, parts when Stephane is talking.
About training with kids:
„I am here to strengthen their will to work, to move forward, maybe not to be first but to progress, to do something with your life while you are young.”
About his medal in Torino:
“When I finished my program, I was anxious because I didn’t know how it will finish. I skated before the other contenders for the medals. After the competition somebody came to me (I can’t tell who it was because I was in shock) to tell me: You have to prepare because you are on the podium. But I couldn’t believe, I didn't think it was possible I was on the podium. It was the best day of my life.”
About his decision:
“When the season starts and you don’t feel ready, when you can’t pull it off physically, when you can’t do what you should do to fight, when you don’t have weapons anymore to fight other competitors, you have to say: It’s time to do something else.”
About Japan:
“We only had 20 minutes in Tokyo, I had free time, and went to do shopping with a friend. In Switzerland, there are amazing fans, they throw flowers on the ice, toys, it’s a tradition in figure skating. In Japan it’s forbidden to throw anything on the ice, people come to the performance and at the entrance there are cartoon boxes, with a name of a skater. People can put their gifts into the boxes, and after the show they put the boxes again, and sometimes my box was too small for all the gifts, and the others envied me.”
About his childhood dreams:
“When I started to train I was at the same age these children are, I told myself: One day I want to be on TV, I want to be a world champion. I didn’t dare to tell my parents because I didn’t want to look stupid. But I spent hours in our garage training like mad. And since I didn’t spend the whole day on the ice, when I came home I trained like mad again. I drew costumes, repeated choreography. We had a big garage that was empty and it became my ice rink. So, to become a champion was my dream, and today looking back I know I fulfilled my dream, I fulfilled what I wanted, and I am proud of it.”
The translation of the Italian article from Metro
www.metronews.it/sport/lambiel-ra....30457%3Fexp%3D1
Lambiel talks about his friendship with Plushenko
They both will meet again in Italy. They both became the best in life measured on the blade’s millimeter. The first one is Stephane Lambiel called Ice Prince for his grace on the ice. The other is Evgeni Plushenko who became extraterrestrial thanks to his technique and artistry. They will participate in the show Kings on Ice that will be enriched with their presence and with the presence of master violinist Edvin Marton and his Stradivarius – in hands of the reknown performer the instrument will become poetry. The show will be triumph of figure skating in show version and the sublimation of friendship-rivalry between the two: the Russian angel won the gold in Torino and the Swiss - silver.
They both were the best of the best. Why in the past tense? Because now they only participate in galas that excite the audience but they used to fight against each other. Lambiel is one of the champions that met a genius on their way: Plushenko. It’s great to hear him say, with two world titles in his pocket, that it was great to meet Evgeni: “I learnt a lot from him, he challenged me. You want to know if it bothered me to compete against him? No. I think I was lucky. I was the world champion twice and I won the Olympic silver. I fulfilled my dreams”. And he continues: “Technically, he’s outstanding; I used to watch his moves and learnt. Then I practised them on the ice.” Yes, Stephane. Today, the one who’s 23 and the other -26, are the artists on skates. “We will be in Milan. Your audience is emotional and knowledgeable. Thanks to Kostner that raised passion for figure skating. Every time I skate here, I feel this passion.” So do we.
The last article about Kings on Ice (January 6)
www.eventiesagre.it/Eventi_Spettacolo/21015009_Kings+On+Ice.html (copy and paste if not working)
Plushenko and Lambiel enchant Palasharp
"It was really a special premiere: Kings on Ice received applause, screams and flowers thanks to an exceptional cast and magnificent exhibitions of the Olympic champion Plushenko and two times world champion Lambiel.
It is a breathtaking start, and in two minutes, with sounds of the Ice Symphony, all the skaters parade presenting a sample of their skills: Candeloro, Bonaly (with back flip), Sebestyen, Lambiel, Italian pairs: Cappellini-LaNotte, Faiella-Scali and Silvia Fontana are preparing the scene for the tsar Evgeni Plushenko who performs as first – accompagnied by Marton – with a famous program to the music Godfather. After never-ending applause – only Lambiel will manage to receive equal appreciation – Edvin Marton continues with a solo (Vivaldi Storm), and, always to the music of the Hungarian composer (pieces from his record Stradivarius), all champions perform one after another, and before the intermission, again Plushenko with Sirtaki – a sketch of the new short program for Vancouver 2010.
The second part, raises the rhythms, thanks to Maurizio Margolio, the choreographer who, yesterday and today, thrills the audience, starting with an excellent Candeloro, in John Travolta’s costume (Saturday Night Fever), followed by Cappellini-LaNotte skating to gipsy tunes, Faiella-Scali in “street” version of Hip-Hop Missy Elliott, Silvia Fontana with flamenco, Surya with Gloria Gaynor (I will survive), elegant Russians (their lifts? are breathtaking) to end with the apotheosis of Lambiel. The Swiss, who retired a few months ago due to injury, offered yesterday a sublime interpretation of Un giorno per noi, finishing his performance close to the stands with rose on his lips (not sure about rose in his mouth, maybe it was like a kiss, can’t imagine Steph with rose in his teeth ) overshadowing for a moment the star of Plushenko.
Next, the Russian, after Paganini Capriccio by Marton, returned to the spotlight, performing Tango, a long program prepared possibly for the next Olympics, and consenting to encore, before the big finale with all skaters on the ice to present the last magical moment (Vivaldi’s Spring)".
Please, correct if there are mistakes.
And post the links to the originals, please. I like to look at the original even if I don't understand everything.
Joaninha, I'm joining the others, it's great to see you again. Hope you can stay this time. And maybe help with translations because you are much better than most of us.