The phrase "a vigorous reading of" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing an energetic or intense interpretation or analysis of a text or piece of literature.
Example: "In her essay, she presents a vigorous reading of the novel, highlighting its themes of resilience and identity."
Alternatives: "an intense analysis of" or "a robust interpretation of".
The orchestra got its head for the Strauss part of the program and gave a vigorous reading of the tone poem "Don Juan".
Jeffrey Milarsky conducted a vigorous reading of the work, in which jittery outbursts and isolated fragments from the three duos intertwine like overlapping conversations about different subjects.
Nolan Pearson, in addition to giving a vigorous reading of the central piano line in Hindemith's "Kammermusik No. 2" (1922) on Thursday, brought beauty and cohesiveness to Helen Grime's angular "10 Miniatures" (2009) on Sunday morning.
He overemphasized the accents in the Pilgrims' Chorus from Wagner's "Tannhauser" during Bugs' hilarious entrance as Brunnhilde in "What's Opera, Doc?" (1957), but avoided exaggeration in a vigorous reading of the Ride of the Valkyries.
The concert opened with a brisk and vigorous reading of the "Impresario" Overture, followed by the Piano Concerto No. 12, which Leon Fleisher performed with a sensitive touch and a deep reservoir of musical ideas.
Some shows are like a vigorous read; you have to concentrate and try to follow the plot.
Mr. Fisch also offered a vigorous, colorful reading of Rachmaninoff's "Symphonic Dances" (Op. 45), in which he ably mined the lugubriousness in the first movement, the Viennese lilt of the central Andante con moto, and the nimble energy of the finale.
The performance was measured and introspective, as it must be, and was immediately countered by a vigorous, outgoing reading of Mozart's Serenade for Winds (K. 388), a polished performance all the more striking for the consistently beautiful playing by the two hornists, Eric Reed and Alana Vegter.
Mr. Luisi conducted a taut and vigorous reading while reveling in the work's overblown scope.
Mr. Maazel drew a finely polished, vigorous reading from the orchestra.
Mr. Mehta conducted a vigorous, polished reading.
