“初次公演”常见的英文表达是 “debut performance” 或 “premiere performance” 。
debut performance:“debut”本身就有“初次登台;首次亮相”的意思,“debut performance”即强调是第一次面向公众的演出。例如:The young singer gave a stunning debut performance at the concert hall.(这位年轻歌手在音乐厅进行了令人惊艳的初次公演。 )
premiere performance:“premiere”意为“首映;首演;初次公演” ,“premiere performance”同样表达首次公开演出这一含义。例如:The ballet company will present its premiere performance of the new work next month.(这家芭蕾舞团下个月将推出新作品的初次公演。 )