His interpretations of ballads tended to follow a familiar dramatic arc, moving from quietly intoned, seldom heard verses or rubato passages to bravura climaxes full of emotion and sustained notes. Yet there were surprises, too, subtle alterations in time, tone and phrasing that freshened the performances. 2001CitySearch Inc. All rights reserved. Perly Inc. The textual, graphic, audio, and audiovisual material in this site is protected by United States copyright law and international treaties. You may not copy, distribute, or use these materials except as necessary for your personal, non-commercial use.
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