soloist
der Solist, die Solisten
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soloist
An artist, especially a musician or dancer, who performs a part alone or performs the leading solo part of a piece.
Der Solist an der Geige erhielt nach dem Violinkonzert tosenden Applaus.
The violin soloist received thunderous applause after the violin concerto.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Solisten |
| genitive | des Solisten |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Solist | die Solisten |
| accusative | den Solisten | die Solisten |
| dative | dem Solisten | den Solisten |
| genitive | des Solisten | der Solisten |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Der Solist' (the soloist) is the person who plays or dances a 'Solo' (solo). The word 'Solo' comes from Italian and means 'alone'. The related adjective is 'solistisch' (solo / soloistic).
Der Pianist spielte ein beeindruckendes Solo.
The pianist played an impressive solo.
Sie hat eine solistische Karriere begonnen.
She has begun a solo career.
To name the soloist's instrument, you use the preposition 'an' followed by the dative. For example: 'der Solist am Klavier' (the soloist at the piano / the piano soloist) or 'die Solistin an der Violine' (the violin soloist).
Der Solist am Cello war erst 19 Jahre alt.
The cello soloist was only 19 years old.
Wir hörten eine berühmte Solistin an der Harfe.
We heard a famous soloist on the harp.
A soloist can 'auftreten' (perform) or 'spielen' (play). They are often described with adjectives such as 'berühmt' (famous), 'gefeiert' (celebrated), 'hervorragend' (outstanding), or 'jung' (young).
Als Solist trat an diesem Abend ein weltberühmter Geiger auf.
A world-famous violinist performed as the soloist that evening.
