virtuosity

Stewart doesn’t charm us through sheer virtuosity in the way Hines was able to do.

This might sound dry but it’s actually scintillatingly entertaining, thanks to Shaw’s keen intelligence, verbal virtuosity and spry theatrical instincts.

Concertos are typically works meant to showcase dazzling virtuosity.

When moments of virtuosity explode, as happen when Bryon Tittle unleashes a spectacular display of Olympian tap, the effect is a victory of spirit as much as it is of mortal flesh.

And McCrimmon, whose voice grows more majestic and multi-hued as the musical’s emotion ramps up, delivers this aching anthem with heartrending virtuosity.