Beethoven is the only composer in history who writes first espressivo [with expression] and then a tempo [resume the tempo]—it's in his Piano Sonata, Opus 109. ❋ Stuart Isacoff (2011)
Steep Steps, for bass clarinet, plays the timbral angle for humor, staccato Raymond-Scott machinery in the bass against the unlikely espressivo of the instrument's treble, ending with a big-band saxophone-like wail of clarino; Brent Besner hit it all with character and flair. ❋ Matthew Guerrieri (2008)
In the Adagio espressivo, Beermann is very expressive indeed, but a bit fast – and his reading of the finale is very spirited and fleet-footed. ❋ Mark J. Estren (2010)
‘Adagio molto espressivo, sempre legato,’ she read next. ❋ Unknown (2004)
We rumbled _andante espressivo_ over the hexagonal cobbles of the Chaussée d'Arsenic, crossed the mauve canal and bent under the hanging cliffs of the cheese quarries. ❋ Christopher Morley (1923)
'Adagio molto espressivo, sempre legato,' she read next. ❋ Robert Louis Stevenson (1872)
The young lady not only glided over these difficulties with ease and grace, but also brought out the _espressivo_ so necessary for the effective rendition of this division. ❋ James M. Trotter (1867)
Trovatore, 'is a fine composition abounding in _espressivo_ and _bravura_ passages: the compass is also extensive, requiring great range for a baritone voice. ❋ James M. Trotter (1867)
But Mr. Serkin was at his best in the group of slow variations near the end, particularly the almost operatic Andante, sempre cantabile, and the Largo, molto espressivo, where his ruminative account recalled his flexible touch in the contemporary works in the first half of the program. ❋ By ALLAN KOZINN (2011)
Movement 2a: Lento espressivo - Allegro - Cadenza - [7'12] 7. ❋ Jtwh2000 (2010)
Piano Concerto No. 3 in A flat major 'Concerto espressivo', Op. 170 7. ❋ Jtwh2000 (2010)
Symphony No. 7 in C sharp minor, Op. 131: Andante espressivo ❋ Nhocdien12345 (2010)
Variation 9: Grave e sempre molto espressivo [3'07] 11. ❋ Rj880117 (2009)
Holy Land ape. (fermata) (p, adagio, molto espressivo) ❋ Unknown (2009)
Lento e molto espressivo, Allegro molto soloist: Walter Gieseking, piano rec. ❋ Unknown (2008)
