Someone translated the interview with Daniil Gleikhengauz
from:
https://www.figurist.ru/zhurnal_mosk...ist_1_2019.pdf
He had some interesting things to say about Nathan:
Q: Which programs are the best in your rating?
A: I probably will not surprise anyone with my choice, because there are really the best programs of our time. I grew up on the programs of Nikolai Morozov for Alexei Yagudin - “Winter”, “The Man in the Iron Mask”. As child I was so impressed by these programs that, going out on the ice, the first thing I did was to replicate the steps and movements from those. The next were the programs of Stephane Lambiel, all fo which I loved madly, I reviewed them many times, I remembered them. Today, when Lambiel became a coach, one can almost always guess when he choreographed a program, so original his choreography is. Another question is that his style not always fits an athlete. Next, I will probably list Patrick Chan, Shoma Uno, Yuzuru Hanyu and, of course, Nathan Chen.
Q: What interests you in Nathan Chen?
A: He used to be criticized for programs in "gain speed then jump" style, but Chen works a lot off the ice and tries to transfer the choreography from the floor to ice, which is not typical for figure skating, because traditionally we are more into ballet. In his programs, I see that he is now introducing a different choreography with various new pieces and findings, and over time he will show us hip-hop and character dances. It can be seen that this will be his style, you just need to give time for it. He is harsh, rhythmic, explosive, no one will expect Romeo and Juliet or lyrical programs from him. He has his own style, he is more groovy, more aggressive, and the more he skates, the more we will see his “me”. I also need to list Javier Fernandez, who ended his brilliant career at the European Championships. His gala program was just incredible. It is so beautifully choreographed, there is so much interesting details in it that you can't take your eyes off him.
Sui/Han will head back this Saturday, and ATS starts on the 6th. 
