Much applause greeted the entrance of Ms. Graves, who sang splendidly, with rich sound, controlled passion and elegant phrasing.

Tirades aside, let it be said that Ms. Upshaw sang splendidly.

He's a French Count, I believe; and he sings splendidly!

You sing quite splendidly.

She was ready, and she sang splendidly.

Still, at an age when most divas have been long retired, Ms. Cook is singing splendidly.

His stage chorus, prepared by Raymond Hughes, sang splendidly.

Their common denominator was Jeanne Ommerle, who took major soprano roles in every one and sang splendidly.

All three young men sang splendidly and looked as limber in tights as the ballet dancers who waltzed at the Capulets' ball.

Robie sang splendidly, better than a lad of fourteen, and he's barely four Turns!