David Shapiro performs “Mercy“ by Max Richter at Patriot Ice Center (2023)

US Skater David Shapiro performs his exhibition piece to @maxrichtermusic’s “Mercy“, at the Patriot Figure Skating Club’s 2nd Annual Ice Show in May 2023. The program is choreographed by David’s long time choreographer Irina Romanova and himself. David’s words on the piece: “From my understanding the piece was written as a metaphor of our worlds socio-political spheres: a world lacking in “mercy” but more specifically tolerance, acceptance, and equality. In the album, the piece is supposed to be a balance point between what the world is right now and a potentially better future. Personally I feel like the program is more focused on what the world right now has been lacking for centuries—human equity—and less on hope.“ Filmed by Jordan Cowan of @OnIcePerspectives, with assistance from MacKenzie Gillespie, on May 6th, 2023, at Patriot Ice Center in Newark, Delaware. David on Instagram: More about Patriot FSC: -- On Ice Perspectives is a passion project by Jordan Cowan, to share figure skating to the world. Since 2017, Jordan has traveled, filmed and published thousands of videos for the public to watch and enjoy for free across social media, with the belief that if more people can discover skating, the sport will grow and thrive. On Ice Perspectives would not be possible without the support of the fans, parents, skaters, and coaches who help him afford the general expense and time of making and publishing unique and captivating figure skating content. Consider becoming a supporter of On Ice Perspectives on Patreon, or make a single donation at Thank you! Contact: Find more “On Ice Perspectives“ here: Web: Instagram: @oniceperspectives TikTok: @oniceperspectives YouTube: Facebook: Twitter: @iceperspectives Twitch: Patreon: #maxrichter #iceskating #figureskating #oniceperspectives #icedancing #icedance #iceskate #figureskate #isufigureskating