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performer
A person who performs a musical work, a song, or an artistic role and shapes it in their own way.
Der junge Pianist gilt als einer der besten Interpreten von Chopins Werken.
The young pianist is considered one of the best performers of Chopin's works.
'Der Interpret' (the interpreter/performer) is the person who carries out the action of the verb 'interpretieren' (to interpret). This connection helps you understand both meanings of the noun: the artistic performance and the interpretation of content.
Es ist die Aufgabe des Regisseurs, das Theaterstück zu interpretieren.
It is the director's job to interpret the play.
To distinguish the meanings, pay attention to the context. If it is about music, a song, or a role, the 'performer' is meant. If it is about a text, a law, or data, it refers to the person who explains the meaning.
Der Interpret des Liedes hat eine sehr klare Stimme.
The performer of the song has a very clear voice.
In the artistic sense, 'Interpret' (performer) is often used with the preposition 'von' (of/by) and the name of the composer or author. This makes clear whose work is being performed.
Er ist ein weltberühmter Interpret von Mozarts Klaviersonaten.
He is a world-famous performer of Mozart's piano sonatas.
artist
'der Künstler' and 'der Interpret' can both refer to people in art or music. However, 'Künstler' is more general: an artist creates art, for example a painting, a song, or a sculpture. 'Interpret' fits especially when someone performs an existing work, for example sings a song or plays a role, and shapes it in their own way. The words can be confused because a performer is often also an artist. To be precise: 'der Künstler' is more about creative creation, while 'der Interpret' is more about performing a work.
Der Interpret hat das alte Lied sehr ruhig und gefühlvoll gesungen.
The performer sang the old song very calmly and emotionally.
Der Künstler zeigt morgen seine neuen Bilder in der kleinen Galerie.
The artist is showing his new paintings in the small gallery tomorrow.