a concert by one of the world's 'premier' [='leading'] pianists
The movie 'was premiered' at a film festival.
The movie/play 'premieres' next week.
(..) - How much does he want? - It makes no difference. - We've got to stop doing the trick. - Stop the trick? Look at this. Last week they said you were the premier stage performer in London. Not magician, mind you. Performer of any kind. - What's your point? - My point is, you've climbed too high (..)2006 The Prestige