Contrived rot, same gifted performer! (7)
I believe the answer is:
maestro
'gifted performer' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
'contrived rot same' is the wordplay.
'contrived' indicates an anagram.
'rot'+'same'='rotsame'
'rotsame' with letters rearranged gives 'MAESTRO'.
(Other definitions for maestro that I've seen before include "Eminent conductor or composer" , "Distinguished artist" , "conductor, maybe" , "A master of any art, like music" , "Highly skilled musician" .)