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ensemble
A group of artists, such as musicians, actors, or dancers, who regularly perform together or are permanently employed at a theater.
Das Ensemble des Theaters probt für die neue Inszenierung von „Faust“.
The theater's ensemble is rehearsing for the new production of 'Faust'.
ensemble
A group of things that together form a harmonious whole, especially a group of buildings or a combination of clothing items.
Der Marktplatz bildet mit dem Rathaus und den alten Fachwerkhäusern ein beeindruckendes Ensemble.
Together with the town hall and the old half-timbered houses, the market square forms an impressive ensemble.
ensemble piece
A piece of music composed for a small group of singers or instrumentalists, especially in opera.
In der Oper folgte auf die Arie ein heiteres Ensemble mit allen Hauptfiguren.
In the opera, the aria was followed by a cheerful ensemble piece with all the main characters.
'Ensemble' is a loanword from French and is also pronounced with French-style stress on the final syllable. It literally means 'together'.
Das Wort „Ensemble“ klingt für viele Deutsche elegant.
The word 'Ensemble' sounds elegant to many Germans.
In this meaning, the word is almost always found in the context of performing arts. Typical phrases are 'das Ensemble eines Theaters' (the ensemble of a theater) or 'Mitglied in einem Ensemble sein' (to be a member of an ensemble).
Die Schauspielerin ist seit zehn Jahren fest im Ensemble des Stadttheaters.
The actress has been a permanent member of the city theater's ensemble for ten years.
When 'Ensemble' is used in connection with 'Gebäuden' (buildings), 'Häusern' (houses), or a 'Platz' (square), it refers to a harmonious group of structures. People then often speak of an 'architektonisches Ensemble' (architectural ensemble).
Die Altstadt steht als historisches Ensemble unter Denkmalschutz.
The old town is protected as a historical ensemble.
This meaning is a technical term from music. You can recognize it from the context: when it is about an 'Oper' (opera), a 'Partitur' (score), or a 'Musikstück' (piece of music), it refers to a piece for several singers or instrumentalists.
Im zweiten Akt der Oper gibt es ein berühmtes Ensemble für vier Sänger.
In the second act of the opera, there is a famous ensemble piece for four singers.
group
Gruppe can generally refer to several artists who belong together. Ensemble is more specific and refers to artists who regularly perform together or are permanently employed by a theater. Gruppe fits an arbitrary or temporary group of artists, while Ensemble fits an established artistic unit.
Das feste Ensemble des Stadttheaters tritt heute Abend gemeinsam auf.
The permanent ensemble of the municipal theater is performing together tonight.
Für das Stadtfest tritt eine Gruppe von Schauspielern gemeinsam auf.
A group of actors is performing together at the town festival.
