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repertoire
The totality of all pieces, works, or roles that an artist, ensemble, or theater has rehearsed and can perform.
Der Pianist hat ein beeindruckendes Repertoire, das von Bach bis zu zeitgenössischer Musik reicht.
The pianist has an impressive repertoire that ranges from Bach to contemporary music.
repertoire
In a figurative sense, the totality of the skills, knowledge, or behaviors that a person or group has at their disposal.
Sein Repertoire an Ausreden für Verspätungen war schier unerschöpflich.
His repertoire of excuses for being late was practically inexhaustible.
'Repertoire' is a loanword from French. This explains the spelling, which is unusual for German, and the pronunciation, where the 'oi' sounds like 'oa' and the final 'e' is silent.
Das Theater hat für die neue Saison ein spannendes Repertoire zusammengestellt.
The theater has put together an exciting repertoire for the new season.
In an artistic context, 'Repertoire' (repertoire) is often used with verbs like 'haben' (to have), 'einstudieren' (to rehearse), or 'erweitern' (to expand). Adjectives like 'breit' (broad), 'groß' (large), or 'umfangreich' (extensive) describe its scope.
Der junge Sänger möchte sein Repertoire um einige deutsche Lieder erweitern.
The young singer wants to expand his repertoire with a few German songs.
In the figurative meaning, 'Repertoire' (repertoire) is often combined with the preposition 'an' (+ dative) to describe which skills or behaviors someone has.
Er verfügt über ein großes Repertoire an Problemlösungsstrategien.
He has a large repertoire of problem-solving strategies.
program
Program and repertoire can both refer to pieces of music that can be performed. Repertoire includes all the pieces an artist or ensemble has rehearsed and can perform; program, on the other hand, refers to the specific performance that has been selected or planned. So “Repertoire” is the right choice for the complete selection.
Das Repertoire des Ensembles umfasst viele Lieder aus verschiedenen Ländern.
The ensemble’s repertoire includes many songs from different countries.
Für das Konzert am Samstag hat das Ensemble ein abwechslungsreiches Programm ausgewählt.
The ensemble has chosen a varied program for Saturday’s concert.
