Interesting point about Giselle being theatrical, parma. I presume you don't just mean based on theater, but also building a character and a complete narrative arc for that character. I'm trying to think of other "theatrical" skating programs, and one that comes to mind is Michelle's "Salome" long program. Most of the Carmen-based programs that skaters have done go in that direction, of course, but not all that successfully in my opinion.
If you just mean theatrical as in a theatrical presentation, maybe Baiul's Swan Lake SP is one of the best examples. The choreography, as well as Oksana's interpretation, really exploited the balletic connections. It's my favorite of all her programs.
I guess Paul Wylie's Henry V is another one (1992 Olympic long program, Albertville). His footwork actually involved a sword fight. Wylie tended to build rather literal programs and use music with a strong narrative element, especially during his pro career. He was very effective at creating a character's emotional connection to the storyline--JFK and Schindler's List come to mind. Don't know if I'm drifting off the topic, but these examples show how high the standards are for that kind of program. YuNa certainly belongs in that exalted group.
If you just mean theatrical as in a theatrical presentation, maybe Baiul's Swan Lake SP is one of the best examples. The choreography, as well as Oksana's interpretation, really exploited the balletic connections. It's my favorite of all her programs.
I guess Paul Wylie's Henry V is another one (1992 Olympic long program, Albertville). His footwork actually involved a sword fight. Wylie tended to build rather literal programs and use music with a strong narrative element, especially during his pro career. He was very effective at creating a character's emotional connection to the storyline--JFK and Schindler's List come to mind. Don't know if I'm drifting off the topic, but these examples show how high the standards are for that kind of program. YuNa certainly belongs in that exalted group.