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Freilichtaufführung

open-air performance

noun FRY-likht-owf-fueh-rung Rare
Arts & Culture Performance

Also means

a theatrical or musical performance staged outdoors

Usage Note

Freilichtaufführung requires careful weather contingency planning. Sound amplification is often needed to counter outdoor acoustics, and productions may be cancelled or moved indoors in heavy rain.

Examples

"Die Freilichtaufführung im Schlossgarten war trotz kühlerer Temperaturen sehr gut besucht."

Natural Translation

The open-air performance in the palace garden was well attended despite cooler temperatures.

Literal Translation

The open-air-performance in the palace-garden was despite cooler temperatures very well attended.

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