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English translation: to move elegantly between different genres

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German term or phrase:	sich zwischen allen Stühlen bewegen
English translation:	to move elegantly between different genres
Entered by:	M00nshine

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15:02 Feb 21, 2010

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German term or phrase: sich zwischen allen Stühlen bewegen

er bewegt sich mit seinem Instrument elegant zwischen allen Stühlen. Sowohl mit Musiker als auch mit Konzerte.

I'm thinking of something along the lines of "donning several hats" but would appreciate any other suggestions.

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to move elegantly between different genres

Explanation:
both as musician and in his concerts

Any use?

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or rather 'all genres' if such a thing is possible!

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As Andrew says, there is a bit of a grammar issue. Just typos or is the text written by a non-native?

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With a command of styles that range from straight-ahead jazz to spirited gospel, jazz vocalist/songwriter Kathleen Bertrand’s smooth vocals move effortlessly between genres to present an inspirational musical treat that will fill the mind, heart and soul.
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/kathleenbertrand

Reminiscent of London's Grand Union but with an Italian flavour, they move effortlessly between genres and grooves: from pumping Arabic disco through Latin showstoppers to the storming, string-led "Philly soul" of Ena Andi. But there is a surprise in the encore: two extracts from their ambitious reinterpretation of Mozart's Magic Flute, an improbable confection that is every bit as joyful as the movie.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/jul/21/orchestra-di-pia...

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Thanks for the context. I would like to stay with my suggestion, except for the subclause at the top of this entry.

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Thanks, M00nshine

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Helen Shiner
United Kingdom
Local time: 03:16

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Thank you Helen.
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to move elegantly between different genres

Helen Shiner

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sich bewegen zwischen allen Stühlen

to move elegantly between different genres

Helen Shiner
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Local time: 03:16
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Thank you Helen.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)

neutral

writeaway: literary genres, musical styles........ but nothing at all is clear about the context. total mystery. yet another context-free question. sigh

7 mins

-> Music genre is fine, but agree about the strange, contextless text: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_genre

agree

Andrew Swift: Now that the Mystery Of The Dative Plurals That Weren't has been solved.

2 hrs

-> Thanks, Andrew

agree

Damian Harrison: Yes, this sounds right to me.

16 hrs

-> Thanks, Damian

agree

British Diana: Yes, your examples are in excellent English which contrasts with the strange German of the source(as if Musiker and Konzerte were somehow alternatives!)

17 hrs

-> Thanks BD, the context given in discussion box makes more sense!

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Feb 22, 2010 - Changes made by Astrid Elke Johnson:
Term asked	sich bewegen zwischen allen Stühlen => sich zwischen allen Stühlen bewegen

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