Mr. Idle, a first-rate performer, camps with such enthusiasm that he seems always to be going faster than the movie.

He was considered a first-rate performer of his own work.

"Smokey Joe's" needs nine first-rate performers; this production fell somewhat short.

There has never been a shortage of first-rate performers to maintain the standard classical repertory.

Eleanor Hovda's score here is perfectly integrated into the choreography through two first-rate performers.

And these new shows, while crammed with first-rate performers, are blazing no new comedy trails.

He developed a reputation as a first-rate performer on the recorder.

The lyrics were interpreted for the deaf by two seated signers who were first-rate performers.

Without first-rate performers, the ballet is like too much chocolate cake.

But unusual repertory by merely competent performers isn't enough; you also need first-rate performers because record buyers are more sophisticated.