The Beethoven, however, was played with fierce determination and conviction.

Miss Clayburgh has the sort of terrible role (and worse dialogue) that no actress could play with conviction.

Hayward was also an extremely strong tackler and played with total conviction.

It began to play, haltingly at first, then with greater conviction and beauty.

Mention should be made of the title canard, cast to type and played with duckly conviction.

"How on earth had this group of layabouts got together to play minority music with such conviction?"

Mr. Kendall played it with conviction and impressive technical command.

He played the part of government stooge with such obvious relish and conviction that it was almost endearing.

"There are plenty of guys who can play Bull Connor - with conviction maybe," he said.

As usual in Balanchine's production, the children's roles were played with great conviction.