In a unique artistic endeavor, Frieder Butzmann whistled adaptations of 13 poems ranging from Sappho to Ernst Jandl. His performance engages audiences with expressive gestures and facial expressions, making the experience both humorous and profound. Art historian Michael Glasmeier observes that Butzmann’s work captures the essence of language becoming mute while still conveying emotion. Butzmann, known for his eclectic performances, remarks on the playful curiosity that drives his art, blending serious themes with comedic undertones, including his rendition of a poem by Andreas Gryphius.