But Mr. Sanderling keeps his troops under firmer grip in a taut and compelling interpretation.

To the Editor: You analyze the Oedipus tale beautifully (Arts pages, Dec. 6), but fail to mention perhaps the most compelling interpretation of all.

Other critics, however, praised the film for its technical excellence, vivid atmosphere, fluid cinematic narrative and compelling modernistic interpretation of Shakespeare's tragedy.

At the same time one senses in Googoosh's haunting alto the influence of the French chanson, with her gift for deeply emotional and compelling interpretation.

Ravel's version remains the preferred one, but this one is worth hearing as well, and Mr. Masur gives it a purposeful, compelling interpretation.

Still, Mr. Bychkov managed a compelling interpretation of a difficult piece, sustaining drive and direction at every point.

History of complex numbers and complex analysis with compelling and useful visual interpretations.

Her compelling interpretations in a widely varied repertory over the last decade have produced a considerable following, which she continues to find ways to surprise and delight.

The citation for the award described her performance as a "compelling interpretation of the tribulations of a lonely woman ravaged by a cruel society".

Mr. Maazel seemed a born Straussian, fully idiomatic and with the myriad specific insights he brings to nearly all music fully integrated into a compelling interpretation.