Video: Goethe Goes Rapping

February 25, 2008

Rapper and Pianist Jens Thomas has become an ambassador of German poetry -- so much so that the Geothe Institute sent him on tour.

Jens Thomas — Thomas has a unique way of expressing his love for German poetryImage: DW-TV

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Jens Thomas and Goethe Rap

Do immortal poems need new renditions and new modes of performance? Prizewinning pianist Jens Thomas says yes! He performed Schubert's music to Goethe's poem «Heideröslein» as a rock ballad. He sings Goethe verses such as «God is the Orient! God is the Occident!» in a rap style, and «Wanderer's Night Song» like a pop song. And he does it so well that the Goethe Institute has sent him on tour.

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