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concert
An outdated or deliberately chosen, refined-looking spelling of Konzert; a public musical performance.
Das Plakat kündigte ein 'Großes Festliches Concert' im Kursaal an.
The poster announced a 'Grand Festive Concert' in the Kursaal.
The spelling 'Concert' is a deliberate stylistic choice. It makes an event seem more historical, refined, or exclusive than the modern spelling 'Konzert' (concert).
Das Schloss wirbt mit einem 'Exklusiven Kammer-Concert' bei Kerzenschein.
The palace advertises an 'Exclusive Chamber Concert' by candlelight.
This spelling is found almost only with classical music, often in historical venues such as palaces, old halls, or churches. It is not used for pop or rock music.
Das 'Weihnachts-Concert' in der alten Kirche ist jedes Jahr ausverkauft.
The 'Christmas Concert' in the old church is sold out every year.
While the noun 'das Concert' is used, related words usually remain in the modern form. For example, people say and write 'Konzertsaal' (concert hall) or 'konzertieren' (to perform in concert), not 'Concertsaal'.
Das Concert findet im großen Konzertsaal der Philharmonie statt.
The concert takes place in the Philharmonie's large concert hall.
idea / performance / introduction
'die Vorstellung' and 'das Concert' can both mean a public performance. However, 'Vorstellung' is broader and can be used for theater, cinema, or the circus, for example. 'Concert' is an old or deliberately refined spelling of 'Konzert' and means a musical performance. The words can be confused because a Concert is a type of performance. In normal modern German, people usually write 'Konzert'; 'Concert' feels old-fashioned or intentionally special. 'Vorstellung' fits when it is not only about music.
Auf dem alten Plakat steht: Das Concert beginnt um sieben Uhr.
The old poster says: The concert begins at seven o'clock.
Am Nachmittag gibt es im Zirkus noch eine Vorstellung für Kinder.
In the afternoon, there is another performance for children at the circus.