concertize

American  

[kon-ser-tahyz] / ˈkɒn sərˌtaɪz /

especially British, concertise

verb (used without object)

concertized, concertizing

1. to give concerts or recitals professionally, especially on tour.

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concertize British  

/ ˈkɒnsəˌtaɪz /

verb

1. (intr) (esp of a soloist or conductor) to give concerts

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Other Word Forms

• concertizer noun

Etymology

Origin of concertize

First recorded in 1880–85; concert + -ize

Example Sentences

He stopped making commercial records in the last two decades of his concertizing, which ended in 2019.

From Los Angeles Times

Fleming said she would continue to concertize, and left open the possibility of returning to staged opera for new pieces written with her in mind.

From New York Times

He concertized and recorded nonstop for a full five decades.

From Los Angeles Times

Given her skill at live looping and solo concertizing, it’s a treat to hear her in bandleader mode.

From New York Times

Naturally, given the nature of COVID-19 spread, choral groups are the wariest about returning to concertizing, but this group is still on board for its Oct.

From Seattle Times