Shaking off Teutonic heaviness, he now favors shimmering textures, dancing rhythms, and endless singing lines.
The eloquent, earthy singing lines Mr. Savall coaxes from his viol make an unforgettable impression.
Ms. McDermott's characterful playing was notable for its clean articulation, singing lines and eloquent phrasing.
The quartet's Schubert, too, was a study in rich hues, glowing timbres and singing lines.
Then they performed "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" together, singing lines in call and response.
It is a profoundly destabilizing experience to find yourself singing lines like, "We're keeping the niggers down" in the shower.
As a bonus, Lewis plays Brahms's four Ballades Op 10; quiet, urgent and full of singing lines.
In sunny contrast he also offered the cheery Sonata in C (K. 330), played with poise and singing lines.
Mr. Schiff coaxed a beautiful sound out of the instrument, combining an immaculately articulated approach with eloquently shaped phrases and singing lines.
He led a reduced orchestra in a lithe, crisp performance that illuminated the concerto's amiable character, playing with a pearly tone and singing lines throughout.
His musicianship is old-fashioned; he doesn't go in for glossy perfection, instead favoring sinewy textures, earthy rhythms, freely singing lines.
