In several of his piano pieces, Tchaikovsky's melodic flair surfaces, but on the whole he was far less committed when composing these works than he was when writing his orchestral music, concertos, operas, and chamber compositions.
On the other hand, among the guests is the accordionist Vincent Peirani, whose melodic flair and lightness of touch make his playing a permanent delight, and Wynton Marsalis, who apparently takes his summer vacation at Marciac.
Now, an eardrum-shattering recording of the five piano concertos, with Alexander Toradze as soloist and the Kirov Orchestra conducted by Valery Gergiev (Philips 289 462 048-2; two CD's), reveals unsuspected depth and passion in a composer who has been either loved or despised for his facility, charm and unmistakable melodic flair.
In 2004, author Peter Doggett commented: "For pure experimental genius, melodic flair, conceptual vision and instrumental brilliance, Electric Ladyland remains a prime contender for the status of rock's greatest album".
Elliot Huntley writes that the track provides a showcase for Harrison's "melodic flair", as well as a reason to wonder why the ex-Beatle did not record more songs in the country-music genre, since "certainly he seems perfectly at home in these comfortable surroundings".
And this record was about being as raw as I can be". Though it's much more sparingly presented than the Belle Brigade's two albums, "Slowmotionary," which Berg produced, showcases an assured songwriter with an inventive melodic flair and some heavy things to say about love and family.
Mozart was a melodic genius.
She writes in an accessible, melodic style.
Over the last few years Daley has been building a reputation for himself around the UK with his inflective, melodic vocal style, songwriting flair and sense of style.
No less vivid are the patter of the dialogue, the elegance of the melodic lines, her flair in the cascades of coloratura.
American musician who improvised on tenor saxophone with a robust sound and a flair for extended melodic invention that made him a major free-jazz figure.
