A "commanding performance" means a strong and impressive performance where someone shows great control, authority, and skill in what they are doing. Full definition
He always makes his presence felt through commanding performances that somehow make you forget the inconsistencies of the plot. (digitalchumps.com)
The Spain international has been on the fringes of the Red Devils» first - team this year, despite impressing with a series of commanding performances in 2016/17. (caughtoffside.com)
SYNOPSIS: After a humiliating command performance at Lincoln Center, the Barden Bellas enter an international competition -LSB-...] (flickeringmyth.com)