Sentence examples for it commanded attention from inspiring English sources

Arranged by the rising composer Andrew Norman, who lives in Bedford-Stuyvesant, it commanded attention, as did the orchestra's resiny rendition of the original, which had tender moments and coiled tension in the lead-up to the closing measures.

In a voice that sounded humble even as it commanded attention, he lingered on the notes of the mode and melody with sustained quavers and lavish ornaments, answered by instrumental tags.

Simply because of its size, it commands attention in global negotiations on trade, finance and the environment.

But when goaltender Martin Brodeur is replaced in the middle of a playoff game, as he was in the second period of a 4-3 loss Tuesday, it commands attention.

A modern circular piece composed of four tiers of glass tear-drop pendants, it commands attention in the airy, serene space without overwhelming it.

This is big stuff, and the best of it commands attention without groveling for it, hitting a midpoint between regal and rustic that's all its own.

Ms. Collischan said that in the case of many artists she couldn't get the exact work she wanted but acknowledged that because the show is stocked with a lot of unfamiliar work it commands attention.

It commands attention because Taylor's score combines accessible tunes with operatic complexity, while Wagstaff throws just enough common obstacles in the way to keep Mrs Harris's door-to-Dior journey a reality.

Gentle and haunting, as a fresh piece of material it commands attention.

Bill: "For me, when you get to work with somebody like Jenny who has a voice like that, it commands attention.

It surely commanded attention with its automated figures of three Asian bell ringers and two dancing girls with real braided hair.