One or two of the songs introduced into his plays are justly famous and show a real lyrical gift.

Other than a considerable lyrical gift, Ciléa's principal asset lies in the energy of his passions.

Until recently, Ms. Griffin's lyrical and melodic gifts were a cultish secret.

It provides a welcome opportunity to ponder her lyrical gift and shamanlike prestige.

She has a wild, unstrung, lyrical gift.

And the lyrical gift that made Dowland the supreme song composer of his day transferred easily to the lute.

It does not help that Cherubini allows too little variety of pace, and that his lyrical gift is limited too.

It demonstrated her lyrical gifts.

Compared to other contemporaries, his lyrical gifts are apparent.

Given overpowering musical support, such abstractions could create powerful opera, but the elegant and sincerely lyrical gifts of both men seem never enough.