A careening assertion of mastery and virtuosity, the Goldberg Variations were for many years thought unplayably difficult. |
Throughout, his assured touch and dazzling virtuosity are matched by the orchestra's sensitive accompaniment. |
One minute crabbed, spindly lines pick through the chords awkwardly, then suddenly there's a passage of effortless, fluid virtuosity. |
Lyricism combines with charm, with the soloist's technical virtuosity ever-present, but never indulged in showily for its own sake. |
This baroque band brought instrumental virtuosity and lightness of spirit to a varied program. |
His later instrumental music explores new formal patterns as well as exploiting the virtuosity of cornettists and violinists. |