soloist
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This time, Leila Josefowicz was the ferocious soloist, crafting her own explosive cadenza.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
The same venue will host soloist Alessandro Vazzana, a disabled musician who uses eye movements to play an innovative, software-based instrument called the Clarion.
From BBC ● Apr. 20, 2026
Wang sticks around for the first subscription concerts as soloist Barber’s Piano Concerto, with Kwamé Ryan conducting.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 17, 2026
Created in 1961 for a female soloist, it was later adapted in 1979 for the Argentine star dancer Jorge Donn, Bejart's partner.
From Barron's ● Feb. 25, 2026
Think of a favorite pop or gospel tune that, near the end, has the soloist "ad libbing" while the back-up singers repeat the refrain.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
Of the four soloists, alto Beth Taylor and tenor Duke Kim were the most impressive.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
The work features four vocal soloists who represent Native American, Sephardic, African American and Protestant religious traditions, along with instrumental music based on early American hymn tunes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
The long list of 11 mostly rarities featured 13 soloists.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026
Music from the James Bond films and a night of prog rock classics will pepper this year's BBC Proms, alongside the usual programme of orchestras, operas and soloists.
From BBC ● Apr. 20, 2026
On the first and last repetition, the melody is played or sung, and soloists improvise during the other repetitions.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
