Figure skating music list. We also introduce pieces that colored the masterpieces of pairs!
Have you ever paid attention to the music when enjoying figure skating and ice dance performances more deeply?When skaters weave a story on the ice, it is ultimately the power of music that supports their worldbuilding.In pairs and ice dance, the music is often chosen so you can almost feel the two skaters’ breathing in sync, while in solo programs, a striking melody can instantly draw the entire arena in—the impression can change completely with a single piece.In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of music used in figure skating.As you picture the athletes performing, try savoring the music anew!
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List of music used in figure skating. We also introduce pieces that colored unforgettable pair performances! (71–80)
Violin Concertos “The Four Seasons,” Op. 8: Concerto No. 5 in F minor “Winter”Antonio Lucio Vivaldi
Antonio Vivaldi, a renowned composer of the Baroque era.
The Fifth Violin Concerto, “Winter,” from his celebrated work The Four Seasons, is a piece that expresses the cold winter season through the timbre of the violin.
Shoma Uno, who has excelled at the Olympics and World Championships and achieved four consecutive All-Japan Championship titles, used it during the 2017–2018 season.
The piece transitions from an opening that evokes a biting chill to a more expansive tone in the middle section.
Elegant yet bold in its final passages, it conjures the image of beautiful figure-skating performances.
Art On IceEdvin Marton
This is the piece Yuzuru Hanyu used to take first place with a post–rule change record score at the 2018 GP3 Finland event.
The song, titled “Art On Ice,” was composed by Hungarian violinist and composer Edvin Marton.
Marton is a friend of the famous Russian figure skater Evgeni Plushenko, and this piece was also used in Plushenko’s legendary program “Tribute to Nijinsky.”
Grande amoreIl Volo
The Italian vocal group Il Volo’s famous song “Grande Amore.” Il Volo is a trio chosen through auditions as successors to the great opera singers The Three Tenors, and they’re known for their dynamic, opera-inspired vocals.
This song is one of their signature pieces and became a big hit, especially across Europe.
Many figure skating fans may recognize it, as Yuzuru Hanyu used it in his programs.
Highly recommended for those who love dramatic love songs.
Street LightsKanye West
In ice dance, a wide variety of music is used in figure skating, and of course there are tracks that pair particularly well with it.
Because skaters can’t make abrupt stops by nature, music that gradually builds in intensity tends to be a good match.
From that perspective, Kanye West’s “Street Lights” is an excellent fit for figure skating.
Its grand track and steadily rising energy structure bring out the very best in a skating program.
Love At First SightKYLIE MINOGUE
A song often used in ice dance is Love At First Sight.
This track is by Kylie Minogue, an Australian artist who enjoys global popularity, and it became a major hit especially in the English-speaking world.
The song is a refreshing pop piece centered on house music.
Because of this, it’s well known for being frequently used in ice dance, which is rooted in entertainment.
If you like catchy Western pop, be sure to check it out.
Underneath the StarsMariah Carey
Since 2014, the use of pop music has been permitted in figure skating.
“Underneath the Stars” is a classic by Mariah Carey, rendered as an exquisitely sweet R&B track.
While it hasn’t been used in competition programs, it has been featured in ice dance, and it pairs exceptionally well with sultry performances by female skaters.
For those who love the quintessentially sweet R&B of the 1990s and 2000s, this song will land squarely in your strike zone.
The Umbrellas of CherbourgMichel Legrand
This is the music that Kaho Miura, who has been active in domestic and international competitions such as the Four Continents Championships since 2021, used for his free skating in the 2024–2025 season.
The piece comes from a 1964 musical film directed by Jacques Demy, with music composed by Michel Legrand.
Although it’s a work from the 1960s, it continues to be loved by many fans today as a classic romance film.
In the original, it is performed as a male–female vocal duet.
