1.   Audiophile labels, like Reference Recordings or Sheffield Lab, have offered great technical accomplishments, often accompanying kitschy repertory and less than thrilling performances.

2.   But I would argue that this thrilling live performance captures an important aspect of the Verdian spirit, and that excess, too, is part of the package.

3.   It was a thrilling performance.

4.   Not come close, not force a seventh game, not even outdo their thrilling performances against the Mets.

5.   One thing that made this such a thrilling performance was the tightness of the ensemble acting, which was directed by Phoebe Berkowitz.

6.   Two years ago he conducted thrilling performances of daunting works by Elliott Carter and Boulez with the New Juilliard Ensemble.

7.   What should have been one of the greatest live albums of all time falls short due to spotty song choice and less than thrilling performances.

8.   Athletes gave some thrilling performances during the games.

9.   Despite a thrilling performance, South Africa followed Nigeria and Cameroon into a first-round exit from the World Cup but vowed to be back bigger and better.

10.   He rewarded himself and those who never lost faith in him with a thrilling performance that will hold a special place in New York sports history.