Cummings and goings - Eric Thielemans, Josse De Pauw & Kris Defoort

Cummings and goings is performed as a concert, with each performer wearing headphones. The result is introverted yet expressive, musically maximalist and resonant. As if you, as an audience, are allowed to be present at the intimate setting of a recording session. Josse De Pauw brings the lyrics, carried by the music of Kris Defoort and the percussion work of Eric Thielemans. Together they add their own meaning to the groundbreaking work of E. E. Cummings. Cummings was known for his experimental handling of language, form, and meaning. His poems are not only texts, but also visual constructions and sound compositions. In this performance, that layering is further explored and expanded. The performers add their own interpretation and constantly make word and music react to each other.