But he calibrated his expressive gestures, the physical as well as the purely vocal, to the space.

But this soprano's considerable reputation has never rested on purely vocal qualities.

That said, on a purely vocal level, Mr. Gilfry would seem to have a fine but not exceptional baritone voice.

During later times there was also a purely vocal music which prevailed for a period.

From a purely vocal standpoint, for instance, there is no real reason why Robert Merrill in his prime should not have been a great Wotan.

But her performance suggested that the demanding operatic repertory she has been singing is taking a toll on the purely vocal aspects of her work.

On purely vocal terms, Mr. Ghiaurov's bass has survived most fully.

The choir's ideal has always been that purely vocal style.

From a purely vocal point of view, his rendition of "Bewitched" was remarkable for its declamatory force.

As it happened, the first performance of the new production on Friday evening held other fascinations, most of them purely vocal.