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Ice Castles (Theme) Through the Eyes of Love by Marvin Hamlisch. Performed by NSYO Sinfonia conducted by Emily Palethorpe. http://www.nsyo.org.au Ice Castles is a 1978 American romantic drama film, starring Lynn-Holly Johnson and Robby Benson. Its theme song "Through the Eyes of Love." was made famous by Melissa Manchester It is the story of Alexis "Lexie" Winston (Lynn-Holly Johnson) a young girl from a small town who dreams of becoming a champion figure skater. Her high-school sweetheart, Nick (Robby Benson), dreams of being a hockey player. Coached by a family friend & former skater, Lexie enters a regional championship despite her father's protests. There, she is discovered by an elite coach (Jennifer Warren) who sees her potential despite a lack of training and qualifications at an advanced age for figure skaters. Despite initial protests from her father (Tom Skerritt) Lexie moves from her home in Waverly, Iowa to train at the legendary Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She is not well received by the other girls because of the attention lavished on her natural talent, but she proves herself and qualifies for the next level. Lexie's life is drastically changed; she becomes a star, alienates her high school sweetheart and begins dating an older man. Feeling uncomfortable at a party, Lexie leaves and goes to the rink nearby to skate in her dress clothes. In plain view of party goers & coach, she jumps and as she lands, trips on a set of tables & chairs on the edge of the ice, causing her to fall and hit her head. This accident causes a blood clot in her brain, costing her her eyesight. The doctor is uncertain if her injury is permanent. In the midst of feeling sorry for herself, she and Nick rediscover their love for each other. With help from Nick, her father Marcus and original coach Beulah, Lexie begins to realize that she can still fulfill her dreams with Nick's reverse psychology & tough love, learns how to skate blind and competes once again, skating a flawless program that merits an enthusiastic standing ovation from the crowd. Source http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ice_Castles Marvin Frederick Hamlisch (born June 2, 1944) is an American composer. He is one of only ten people to have been awarded Emmys, Grammys, Oscars, and a Tony (those four together are known as an EGOT) plus a Pulitzer Prize (the other is Richard Rodgers). Hamlisch has also won two Golden Globes. This performance is part of a concert by the Northern Sydney Youth Orchestra at St Ives Uniting Church, Sydney, Australia on 15th May 2011. The NSYO Sinfonia orchestra, formed in 1985, caters for more advanced string players of upper Primary School and Secondary School age. The repertoire includes a variety of popular, folk and classical music. Opportunities are regularly given for solo performances for the leaders of the sections and the gifted players in the ensemble. Rehearsals are held on Wednesdays during Public School terms from 4pm to 5:45pm at the Beecroft Presbyterian Church Hall, Mary St, Beecroft, Sydney, Australia. . . .