Word: musicianship
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...chamber works without their unity and continuity. Its effects, such as a too close imitation in the adagio, do not show the later Beethoven's sense of pace. This trio was handsomely and forcefully played by violinist David Hurwitz, cellist Walter Wheeler, and pianist Landon Young. They provided fine musicianship in a concert otherwise interesting only for its instrumental novelty...
...made most Western pianists euphoric. The Russian never cracked a smile. At 39, Gilels is used to applause, having played his first concert at twelve (in his native Odessa). No single concerto can be a thorough test of a pianist's capabilities. The full measure of Gilels' musicianship for Americans will come this week, when he gives a Carnegie Hall recital without orchestra. Meanwhile, it was plain that the Soviet pianist is a phenomenal technician with conviction and passion. Leaving the stage after last week's concert, Ormandy was heard to say: "This boy really purifies...
...concert stage last week became the beachhead for a two-pronged invasion, junior-size: Germany's Obernkirchen Children's Choir attacked in Manhattan, while the Little Singers of Paris took over Washington. Displaying powerful charm and undeniably high musicianship, the Gallic and Germanic youngsters (both groups will tour in the U.S. for about ten weeks) easily overpowered their pleased U.S. victims...
...pleasure to hear a concert made up of complete song cycles, rather than the usual recital of individual isolated songs. most familiar of the cycles presented was Beethoven's An die ferne Geliebte. While Gartside's musicianship and sense of phrasing were apparent, his voice did not quite have the richness required for these romantic songs. He was more successful with Le Bestiaire, Poulenc's witty setting of the Apollianaire verses. Gartside sang these with elan and elegance, and wonderfully rendered the sardonic, bittersweet spirit of the music...
...orchestra's fault, for in spite of the intriguing combination of instruments it is not one of Mozart's better concert. Karin Peterson played the flute part well, and Sally Day was wonderful on the harp. They combined impeccable technique with good phrasing and the result was real musicianship...