Soloabend

solo recital evening

noun ZOH-loh-ah-bent Rare

Usage Note

Soloabend refers to an evening concert featuring a single performer — a pianist, violinist, or singer — performing alone or with accompaniment. It is similar to Recital but the German term emphasises the evening format.

Examples

"Die Pianistin gab einen umjubelten Soloabend in der Elbphilharmonie."

Natural Translation

The pianist gave a rapturously received solo recital at the Elbphilharmonie.

Literal Translation

The pianist gave a cheered-at solo-evening in the Elbphilharmonie.

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