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recital

[ri-sahyt-l] / rɪˈsaɪt l /


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Rather, he was sitting in the audience of a local dance recital, waiting on his two young daughters, Sloan and Stella, who were each making their solo dancing debut with their company.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

Did watching my son perform at his piano recital cause my breaths to get shallow?

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 19, 2026

Born in California to Polish parents, the musician gave her first recital at the age of four, and debuted with a full orchestra in Paris aged seven.

From BBC Apr. 23, 2026

There are scenes of Jewish holidays, birthdays, a bat mitzvah, a student recital and a medical scare.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 5, 2026

I put on my best lawn dress and kid boots, the ones I’d worn to the music recital, and tied a sky-blue ribbon in my hair, the color Harry liked best on me.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly

But her gifts were entirely her own, as attested to by this 20-disc collection of Deutsche Grammophon recordings, including her complete recitals for the label.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 23, 2025

Her father had toured the world, performing on cruise ships as well as giving piano recitals at country hotels, but like many others switched careers to help with the war effort after 1939.

From BBC Nov. 23, 2025

Videos of vibrant mosque ceilings and poetry recitals feature alongside captions that offer quick, insightful context.

From BBC Sep. 12, 2025

She changed the name to the Altadena Piano School, made up signs and banners, and, with a dozen students, once again showcased “Dr. Susie’s” piano, including at two recitals.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 24, 2025

She was a really good piano player, and now her teacher and my teacher, Mrs. Virgil, were going to join their recitals together.

From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English




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