Dirk Maassen and Christine Langer Bring Transformations to Ulm
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When Words Sound and Piano Tones Transform
On Saturday, October 17, 2026, two powerful forms of expression meet at the Donauschwäbischen Zentralmuseum Ulm: the poetic language of Christine Langer and the neoclassical piano worlds of Dirk Maassen. The concert reading Transformations begins at 7 PM and is dedicated to transitions, breaks, and new beginnings.
Poetry Meets Atmospheric Piano Sound
Christine Langer's poems engage in a lively dialogue with Dirk Maassen's compositions. Between language and melody, there are spaces for new interpretations, while condensation and unfolding connect to create a literary-musical dramaturgy. The concert experience moves between dreamy, elegiac, and energetic moments.
An Evening about Movement and Change
Transformation here does not appear as an abstract concept but as a sensibly experienceable movement. Soft piano passages, precisely placed words, and concentrated stage performance create a tension between the inner and outer world. The acoustics of the museum room give the sound an intimate closeness and highlight every nuance of the interpretation.
Two Independent Voices in Artistic Exchange
Christine Langer is a poet, cultural journalist, and curator of the Ulm Poetry Summer. Her poetry collections include Rifts of Light, Found Faces, Jazz in the Clouds, Body Alphabet, and A Bird Call Carries Window Light. Her texts have appeared in the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, the Yearbook of Poetry, and the literature magazine KONZEPTE.
Dirk Maassen is one of the internationally successful German composers of neoclassicism. His sound worlds connect piano-led melodies with modern ambient aesthetics. Albums like Ocean, Echoes, Here and Now, and Inception reach a large audience worldwide. Maassen works as a composer and pianist for Transformations, while Langer shapes the lyrical level.
As Part of the Ulm Poetry Summer
The event is presented by Dichter dran e.V. in cooperation with the Donauschwäbischen Zentralmuseum and takes place as part of the 5th Ulm Poetry Summer. The concert reading is supported by the Baden-Württemberg Foundation as part of the Literature Summer 2026 and by the city of Ulm.
Conclusion: A Concert Experience for Open Ears
Transformations promises an evening where literature and music reflect and expand upon each other. Those who wish to experience poetic imagery, finely nuanced piano playing, and a concentrated live atmosphere will find a special place for this interplay at the Donauschwäbischen Zentralmuseum. Tickets are available at the box office and online in advance.
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