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1995 film by Brett Leonard
Virtuosity is a 1995 American science-fiction action film directed by Brett Leonard from a screenplay by Eric Bernt, and starring Denzel Washington, Russell
Virtuosity
Individual who possesses outstanding technical ability in a particular art or field
musicians have mixed opinions on virtuosity. While the skill implied is clearly positive, musicians focused on virtuosity have been criticized for overlooking
Virtuoso
2001 studio album by Virtue
Virtuosity is an album by gospel group Virtue. This is the first album to feature sister Heather Trotter, who replaced original member Shavonne Sampson
Virtuosity_(album)
American actor
New York area, he started his career with supporting appearances in Virtuosity (1995), Heat and Strange Days (both 1995). A prolific character actor
William_Fichtner
American actress (born 1985)
includes Quicksand: No Escape (1992) and Growing Up Brady (2000), as well as Virtuosity (1995), Hop (2011), The Wedding Ringer (2015), The Man from Toronto, Meet
Kaley_Cuoco
Modern genre of classical singing in the Indian subcontinent
ragas are extensively ornamented, and the style calls for more technical virtuosity. Khyāl (خیال) is an Urdu word of Arabic origin which means "imagination
Khyal
Danish jazz musician
Jasper Høiby (born 10 May 1977) is a Danish jazz bass player known for his virtuosity and high-energy eloquence. Høiby started to play the double bass in Denmark
Jasper_Høiby
Genre of Spanish music
was born in Spain, starting in the 1980s. It combines flamenco guitar virtuosity and traditional flamenco music with musical fusion (with genres like jazz
New_flamenco
Commercially oriented crossover jazz
“fusion”) was a movement by some jazz musicians to merge the instrumental virtuosity and improvisation of traditional jazz, with a modern, electronic sensibility
Smooth_jazz
American film producer
and horror genres. Her most notable films were The Lawnmower Man and Virtuosity. Everett co-wrote the screenplay for The Lawnmower Man with her husband
Gimel_Everett
American film director
horror genres. A few of his films such as The Lawnmower Man (1992) and Virtuosity (1995) feature groundbreaking computer animation and visual effects. The
Brett_Leonard
American guitarist (born 1956)
is based in Nashville. As a guitarist, Gabrels is recognized for his virtuosity and versatility, and been praised for his ability to "explore sonic extremes
Reeves_Gabrels
"father of modern piano technique", and "father of Romantic pianistic virtuosity". Op. 1, 6 Sonatas for Keyboard (E♭, G, B♭, F, A, E), dedicated to Clementi's
List of compositions by Muzio Clementi
List_of_compositions_by_Muzio_Clementi
Irish traditional band
influential bands playing Irish traditional music. Their enthusiasm and musical virtuosity had a significant influence on the Irish traditional music movement that
The_Bothy_Band
Italian violinist (1755–1824)
Battista Viotti (12 May 1755 – 3 March 1824) was an Italian violinist whose virtuosity was famed and whose work as a composer featured a prominent violin and
Giovanni_Battista_Viotti
UFC mixed martial arts event in 1996
the Grand Olympic Auditorium, is featured during one scene in the film Virtuosity, including an appearance from fighter Ken Shamrock. UFC 10 marked the
UFC_10
Title of respect given to a master musician
often used outside of music to refer to individuals of great skill or virtuosity. Roger Federer, one of the greatest tennis players of all time, is nicknamed
Maestro
American jazz musician (born 1969)
1969) is an American jazz musician widely recognized for his technical virtuosity on saxophones and a variety of woodwinds. He is the cousin of noted jazz
James_Carter_(musician)
American actress (born 1959)
(1990), Curly Sue (1991), Three of Hearts (1993), Imaginary Crimes (1994), Virtuosity (1995), Heaven's Prisoners (1996), Mr. Magoo (1997), and Homegrown (1998)
Kelly_Lynch
American musician (born 1941)
Berberian (born October 9, 1941) is an American musician known for his virtuosity on the oud, the Middle Eastern stringed instrument. Berberian was born
John_Berberian
1762 opera by Christoph Willibald Gluck
particularly in its use of accompanied recitative and a general absence of vocal virtuosity. Indeed, twelve years after the 1762 premiere, Gluck re-adapted the opera
Orfeo_ed_Euridice
American screenwriter, producer and director (born 1950)
2013. New National PBS Air Date for Cliburn Documentary,Virtuosity June 4, 2015 Virtuosity: The Van Cliburn International Piano Competition makes Music
Christopher_Wilkinson
Australian actor (born 1965)
Times. Retrieved 11 November 2025. Hamman, Cody (7 September 2023). "Virtuosity (1995) Revisited – Horror Movie Review". JoBlo. Retrieved 11 November
Costas_Mandylor
Swiss poet, novelist and essayist (1942–1989)
society's lonely outsiders and, increasingly, the inevitability of death. His virtuosity in applying literary styles and use of thorough research are significant
Hermann_Burger
Russian and French pianist (born 1972)
Eguiazarova proved a decisive influence, impressing upon Volodos that virtuosity is only one part of great pianism and that a broader artistic vision,
Arcadi_Volodos
Yugoslav-American guitarist (1923–2000)
Branko Mataja". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-02-03. "Virtuosity from Yugoslavia: The Story of Branko Mataja". Numero Group. Retrieved
Branko_Mataja
American jazz drummer, pianist and composer (1942–2025)
for six others. The Times said that as a drummer "few could rival his virtuosity or his dynamism". He recorded more than 35 albums under his own name as
Jack_DeJohnette
Canadian actress and animation producer
Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995), Wolf (1994), The Cable Guy (1996), Virtuosity (1995), Hideaway (1995), and James and the Giant Peach (1996). Some of
Lisa_Foster
Danish recorder player (born 1958)
1958) is a Danish recorder player. She is celebrated for her technical virtuosity and versatility across various musical styles. She made her solo debut
Michala_Petri
English musician (born 1945)
That suited me well, because I had gotten so tired of the virtuosity – or pseudo-virtuosity – thing of long, boring guitar solos just because they were
Eric_Clapton
Composition by Giovanni Bottesini
central place in double bass repertoire, demonstrating a level of technical virtuosity that had not been seen before in the instrument. The concerto was written
Double Bass Concerto No. 2 (Bottesini)
Double_Bass_Concerto_No._2_(Bottesini)
Pakistani classical singer (1937–2021)
prioritized on melody and tone, contrasting with the trend of faster, virtuosity-driven music that became prevalent in Pakistani classical music during
Mubarak_Ali_Khan_(singer)
Australian musician
director, arranger, and record producer best known for his Hammond Organ virtuosity. He started his own bands The Hands and Clayton Doley's Organ Donors.
Clayton_Doley
French composer (1875–1937)
"from the striking simplicity of Ma mère l'Oye to the transcendental virtuosity of Gaspard de la nuit". Ravel's earliest major work for piano, Jeux d'eau
Maurice_Ravel
American blues harmonica player (1930–1968)
seminal artists as Django Reinhardt, Charlie Parker and Jimi Hendrix. His virtuosity and musical innovations fundamentally altered many listeners' expectations
Little_Walter
Brazilian bandolinist (born 1976)
his mixture of choro and contemporary jazz, and for his instrumental virtuosity. Born in Rio de Janeiro, he moved to Brasília with his family as a boy
Hamilton_de_Holanda
Music without vocals
instrumental section highlights the skill, musicality, and often the virtuosity of one or more particular performers, the section may be called a "solo"
Instrumental
Musical artist
noted for what music critic Anthony Tommasini describes as "stunning virtuosity". Nikolay Khozyainov was born in Blagoveshchensk on 17 July 1992. He began
Nikolay_Khozyainov
Anglo-Saxon carved chest
Horsa. The inscriptions "display a deliberate linguistic and alphabetic virtuosity; though they are mostly written in Old English and in runes, they shift
Franks_Casket
Italian dancer (1849–1933)
Zucchi" or even "the Divine Virginia" for her artistry, expressiveness, and virtuosity. Perhaps her most lasting legacy is the celebrated La Esmeralda pas de
Virginia_Zucchi
American musician (1867–1920)
American violinist who gained international acclaim for her skill and virtuosity. Powell was born in Peru, Illinois. Her mother was Wilhelmina "Minnie"
Maud_Powell
String musical instrument from Ethiopia
purely accompaniment capacity in songs, the masenqo requires considerable virtuosity, as azmaris accompany themselves while singing. The square or diamond-shaped
Masenqo
American actor (born 1963)
Escape Stephano Color of Night Casey Heinz 1995 Canadian Bacon Roy Boy Virtuosity Clyde Reilly Lord of Illusions Philip Swann 1996 Hit Me Cougar 1997 Chicago
Kevin_J._O'Connor_(actor)
19th-century Italian opera Bravura skill A performance of extraordinary virtuosity Bravo skillful A cry of congratulation to a male singer or performer.
List of Italian musical terms used in English
List_of_Italian_musical_terms_used_in_English
Soviet Armenian composer (1903–1978)
His style is "characterized by colorful harmonies, captivating rhythms, virtuosity, improvisations, and sensuous melodies". During most of his career, Khachaturian
Aram_Khachaturian
1886 composition by Johannes Brahms
considered the most difficult of the three to bring off successfully where virtuosity bows in the face of lyricism. It maintains a radiant, happy mood throughout
Violin_Sonata_No._2_(Brahms)
American musician and educator (1937–2014)
sticking to predetermined harmonies) was both radical and mesmerizing. His virtuosity lies (...) in an incredible ability to make the double bass 'sound out'
Charlie_Haden
Composer and musician (1756–1791)
after K. 271 in E flat without it special kind of eloquence, finish and virtuosity." Mozart's musical language continued to increase in its scope and complexity
Wolfgang_Amadeus_Mozart
List of films featuring Russell Crowe
Mitchell 1995 The Quick and the Dead Cort No Way Back FBI Agent Zack Grant Virtuosity SID 6.7 Rough Magic Alex Ross 1997 L.A. Confidential Officer Wendell "Bud"
Russell_Crowe_filmography
2023 studio album by The Zombies
to the prog-rock era", bringing advanced composition and "instrumental virtuosity" to pop songs. "Love You While I Can" is described by Clash editor Robin
Different_Game
American actor
I Am the Cheese (1983), And God Created Woman (1988), Just Cause and Virtuosity (both 1995) and Dante's Peak (1997).[citation needed] He has also guest
Christopher_Murray_(actor)
Musical artist
meld the raw directness of hardcore punk with an almost supernatural virtuosity without sacrificing the power of either approach". Born in Washington
Dr._Know_(guitarist)
1990 novel by Thomas Pynchon
ontological suspense" of The Crying of Lot 49 or the "extended fictive virtuosity" of Gravity's Rainbow. He did acknowledge that it was "recognisably from
Vineland
virilescence, virility, virilocal, virilocality, virtual, virtuality, virtue, virtuosity, virtuoso, virtuous vir- green Latin virere verdure, virid, viridescent
List of Greek and Latin roots in English/P–Z
List_of_Greek_and_Latin_roots_in_English/P–Z
Indian film composer and songwriter (born 1951)
in 2011. The melodic structure of his songs demand considerable vocal virtuosity, and have found expressive platform amongst some of India's respected
Hamsalekha
Scottish guitarist, songwriter and vocalist (1958–2001)
1970s the British music journalist John Peel referred to his musical virtuosity as a guitarist as "a new Jimi Hendrix". Adamson was born in Manchester
Stuart_Adamson
British artist (1817–1848)
Percy, Earl of Northangerland. These juvenile writings impress by their virtuosity and scope, but are also repetitive when compared to Charlotte's contributions
Branwell_Brontë
British anthropologist
acts on its users, i.e. achieves agency, through a sort of technical virtuosity. Art can enchant the viewer, who is always a blind viewer, because "the
Alfred_Gell
Musical style which came out of the hard heavy blues rock of the late 1960s
and straightforward lyrics" rather than showmanship and instrumental virtuosity. In 1948, American blues artist John Lee Hooker recorded "Boogie Chillen'"
Boogie_rock
Brazilian music genre
the music often has a fast and happy rhythm. It is characterized by virtuosity, improvisation and subtle modulations, and is full of syncopation and
Choro
Mechanical watch with moving parts visible
the better to show off what is regarded as an example of watchmaking virtuosity. Luxury skeleton watches often cost upwards of thousands of dollars, and
Skeleton_watch
Kabbalistic Angel
truth and wisdom. He is a member of the Order of Thrones and an angel of Virtuosity. He rules theology and morals, granting wisdom, determination and knowledge
Pahaliah
English musician (born 1943)
within the music industry for his speed of playing and his technical virtuosity and yet by the same token, one of the most melodic, playing slower passages
Albert_Lee
Indian choreographer (born 1951)
and actress from India. As a soloist, she is known for her technical virtuosity and has taught Bharatanatyam at Shriram Bhartiya Kala Kendra in Delhi
Leela_Samson
1998 Indian film
Ramanujam of The Hindu wrote, "Age has withered and shackled Ganesan's virtuosity, the sparkle in his eyes and the authority in his voice that were his
En_Aasai_Rasave
English rock band (1963–2023)
with the headline "Tomorrow's superstar" in reference to Wakeman and his virtuosity on piano and organ. Wakeman stayed with them for one further album, From
Strawbs
1966 film by John Frankenheimer
through the visual (the pure art of cinema) and if it lacked brilliant virtuosity in the action department it would be just another flimflam." Philip K
Grand_Prix_(1966_film)
Indian percussionist
Judeo (1919–1998) was an Indian percussionist. He was famous for his virtuosity on Pakhawaj drums used in Hindustani Classical Music. Raja Chhatrapati
Chatrapati_Singh
for Vendetta". Bisson, Terry (1995). Virtuosity - Terry Bisson. Pocket Books. ISBN 978-0-671-53752-4. "Virtuosity by Terry Bisson". Collins, Max Allan
List of films adapted into novels
List_of_films_adapted_into_novels
American hip hop group
Halloween 1983. Whodini combined the goofy fun of the Fat Boys with the virtuosity of Run-DMC to create what is the rap equivalent of horror movies. Heavy
Whodini
Musical artist
guitarist and composer. He is known for his clear lyrical phrasing, his virtuosity and his imaginative, cinematic compositions inspired by people, places
Maciek_Pysz
Ballet technique and training system
traditional French style from the romantic era with the athleticism and virtuosity of Italian Cecchetti technique. The training system is designed to involve
Vaganova_method
American bluegrass musician, songwriter (1911–1996)
Magness, and bassist Bill Wesbrooks. While the fast tempos and instrumental virtuosity characteristic of bluegrass music are apparent even on these early tracks
Bill_Monroe
American bassist (1936–1961)
accompaniment rather than playing traditional walking basslines, as well as virtuosity that was practically unmatched by any of his contemporaries. Despite his
Scott_LaFaro
1992 studio album by Buckethead
Bucketheadland 2. Guitar World credited the album as "ushering in [a] new era of virtuosity" in electric guitar playing while ranking its release the 45th greatest
Bucketheadland
Argentine musician, producer and singer (born 1957)
Diego Arnedo, Mollo formed the band Divididos. Mollo is known for his virtuosity on the guitar, and particularly for his version of "Voodoo Child" by Jimi
Ricardo_Mollo
Musically recited story in Indian traditions
rhythm are important, but devotional singers normally deplore musical virtuosity for its own sake, in contrast with the classical Hindustani and Karnatak
Kirtan
Russian dancer and choreographer (1889–1950)
Jeux (1913), and Till Eulenspiegel (1916). He was celebrated for his virtuosity and for the depth and intensity of his characterizations. He could dance
Vaslav_Nijinsky
Double-reed woodwind instrument
is known for its distinctive tone color, wide range, versatility, and virtuosity. It is a non-transposing instrument and typically its music is written
Bassoon
Alternative/funk rock band
"more accessible sound", but also noted that the lack of "instrumental virtuosity, strange time signatures, and almost constant left-field changes" would
Sausage_(band)
Music genre fusing Mexican and European influences
and transposed them to accordion. Martínez gave accordion playing a new virtuosity in the 1930s, when he adopted the two button row accordion. At the same
Tejano_music
Marble statue by Giambologna
wanted to produce a large, monumental sculpture that would display his virtuosity. Between the time it was finished and Francesco had it installed at the
Abduction_of_a_Sabine_Woman
Portuguese poet (c. 1524–1580)
was immediately appreciated as a high achievement. He demonstrated his virtuosity especially in cantos and elegies, but his redondilhas are not far behind
Luís_de_Camões
Spanish musician, conductor, and teacher (1868–1943)
treatise on piano playing that would include the main currents in modern virtuosity. The pianists even agreed to write their own technical exercises specifically
Alberto_Jonás
French jazz pianist (1962–1999)
Indeed Petrucciani astounded the festival with his prodigious talent and virtuosity. He was a dwarf, but he played like a giant. — Clark Terry, The Independent
Michel_Petrucciani
Pitched percussion instrument
required. Among the professionals who have been highly regarded for their virtuosity and impact on the development of the timpani in the 20th century are Saul
Timpani
1999 studio album by Built to Spill
loved 1994’s There’s Nothing Wrong With Love and the fans of rock god virtuosity who consider 1997’s sprawling Perfect From Now On to be truly perfect
Keep_It_Like_a_Secret
2008 single by Beyoncé
"Single Ladies" is a sing-along which allows Beyoncé to demonstrate her virtuosity and "a focused, commanding display of individuality that speaks for every
Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)
Single_Ladies_(Put_a_Ring_on_It)
Indian musician (1916–2006)
credited with popularizing the shehnai, a reeded woodwind instrument. His virtuosity made him a leading Hindustani classical music artist. While the shehnai
Bismillah_Khan
Australian Ballet Dancer
third and fourth sections saw her unleash impressive but never over-showy virtuosity. This was a notable assumption of a very difficult role; while Caley is
Benedicte_Bemet
Rock music from the United Kingdom
orientated toward the albums market, putting an emphasis on innovation, virtuosity, performance and song writing by the performers. Although much too diverse
British_rock_music
2024 live album by Alice Coltrane
of AllMusic commented: "the concert's pace, textures, explosive drama, virtuosity, and limitless creativity are unmatched... This is an essential entry
The Carnegie Hall Concert (Alice Coltrane album)
The_Carnegie_Hall_Concert_(Alice_Coltrane_album)
Type of virtuoso instrumental musical composition
Frescobaldi, is more sectional and increased in length, intensity and virtuosity from the Renaissance version, reaching heights of extravagance equivalent
Toccata
Genre in painting, where the intent is to depict a specific human subject
painters Jacques-Louis David and Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres demonstrated virtuosity in this draftsman-like technique as well as a keen eye for character.
Portrait_painting
Russian composer (1865–1936)
number of other influences. These included Rimsky-Korsakov's orchestral virtuosity, Tchaikovsky's lyricism and Taneyev's contrapuntal skill. Younger composers
Alexander_Glazunov
1975 single by Aerosmith
that with "Sweet Emotion" "Aerosmith explodes with inspired harmony, virtuosity in some searing guitar licks, and powerful production by Jack Douglas
Sweet_Emotion
1992 musical by William Finn and James Lapine
performance a "stunning ode to modern living" noting that the musical's "virtuosity is in its mastery of the bittersweet – and eventually the tragic – wailing
Falsettos
German operatic tenor (1926-1979)
while others praised it for its deep characterization and astonishing virtuosity. He made his debut in 1949 at the State Opera in Dresden as Moser, one
Gerhard_Stolze
American actress (born 1968)
and First Wave. She has also appeared in films such as Skinner (1993), Virtuosity (1995), Blade (1998), Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008), and Excision
Traci_Lords
Visual effects and animation studio
(CGI additional digital compositing) The Net (CGI plane crash sequence) Virtuosity (CGI tendril animation) Money Train (CGI money train wreck sequence/CGI
Sony_Pictures_Imageworks
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English
English : habitational name from Walkley in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, named with an unattested Old English personal name Walca + Old English lēah ‘woodland clearing’.
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Muslim
Finder
Boy/Male
Assamese, Bengali, Hindu, Indian, Traditional
Healer of Angels and Devas
Girl/Female
Indian, Sanskrit
Highest; Pre-eminent
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Marathi, Sanskrit
A Fragrant Species of Tulsi
Girl/Female
Arabic, Australian
Kind; Merciful
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Tamil
Antariksh
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Another Name for the Quran; Just; Strong
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Indian
Growth, Super abundance
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Lord Vishnu; Imperishable; Indestructible
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n.
The quality or state of being a virtuoso; in a bad sense, the character of one in whom mere artistic feeling or aesthetic cultivation takes the place of religious character; sentimentalism.
n.
Virtuosos, collectively.
n.
An art or study affected by virtuosos.