recitalist

noun

Definition of recitalistnext
as in soloist

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Recent Examples of recitalist The teacher, recitalist, and accompanist won first place in the Union League Civic & Arts Foundation’s 2009 classical piano competition. — Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recitalist
  1. soloist
  2. accompanist
  3. virtuoso
  4. pianist
  5. violinist
Noun
  • In 1955, the 58-year-old Anderson at last fulfilled her lifelong dream of appearing with New York’s Metropolitan Opera, becoming the company’s first African American soloist.
    — Barbara Spindel, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The singer and songwriter hit the stage at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards for the first time as a soloist with a six-piece string section and more than a dozen additional musicians.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of soloist
Noun
  • The piece, inspired by the 12th-century polymathic mystic Saint Hildegard of Bingen, was skin-tinglingly breathy and slow, with long tones (played by Malone and her accompanist Stephen O’Malley) that rose up and swirled around the room.
    — Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Some of the best scenes revolve around original songs by Burton’s longtime musical accompanist, Danny Elfman.
    — Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 1 July 2026
Definition of accompanist
Noun
  • Much has been made of Winter’s idiosyncratic star power, and as an extremely tall, wet-dog-handsome instrumental virtuoso with a one-of-a-kind voice and just enough self-aware wit and lacerating lyricism to keep it relatable, that’s indisputable.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The Field family relocated to London, and John studied with the Italian virtuoso Muzio Clementi.
    — Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of virtuoso
Noun
  • Showcasing his talent as a pianist in his latest music release, Ormo previously described his work as a message of emotional connection.
    — Joan Murray, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Lie plays legendary real-life jazz pianist Bill Evans in the unconventional biopic.
    — Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of pianist
Noun
  • As the son of a violinist and onetime president of Orquesta Sinfónica Venezuela, Hindoyan was indoctrinated with classical music.
    — Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Grammy-winning violinist Jennifer Koh takes on Glass’ Violin Concerto.
    — Mike Hamersly, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of violinist

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