What does the cryptic crossword clue "Performer elicits art when playing (10)" mean?

The definition is "Performer". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of ELICITS + ART = RECITALIST; definition: "Performer" The answer is RECITALIST.

Performer elicits art when playing (10)

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