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Ten years after his death and fifteen years after his memorable concerts on Sint-Pietersplein in Ghent, this deluxe edition of Re:Context pays tribute to the life and work of Leonard Cohen. How might we listen to his iconic songs today? What gems lie hidden within his poetic lyrics?
The answers are within reach during this special evening, featuring a tribute by Lara Chedraoui, insightful conversations with international experts and his close associates, and a documentary film looking back at Cohen’s early years as a poet, stand-up comedian and provocateur.
For fans of Leonard Cohen, Nick Cave, Patti Smith, Intergalactic Lovers
Featuring music by Lara Chedraoui (voice) en Floris Francis Arthur (piano, guitar) & Yasmin Holail (voice)
Featuring speakers Pascal Van De Velde (ov), Christophe Lebold, Sherry Simon & Robert Lecker.
The Mountain and the Volcano Exhibition - Book Tower
Be sure to pop into the Boekentoren on 6, 7 or 8 October ’26 for an exclusive exhibition on Cohen: manuscripts, draft lyrics, notebooks, correspondence, memorabilia, and more… Never before has so much material relating to Leonard Cohen been made available to the public.
Experience the world of Leonard Cohen during an exclusive Cohen dinner, inspired by his favourite flavours. You’re welcome to join us in the foyer from 18:30 for a standing reception, ahead of the Re:Context! performance.
On the menu:
‘Montreal’ chicken soup
Bagel with salmon
Panna cotta
(A vegetarian option is available.)
Music cannot be separated from broader cultural trends. The Re:Context series explores the ideas, influences and context that have given rise to wonderful music. Each instalment offers a different in-depth exploration of a specific theme, genre or the life of a particular artist.
The Ghent University lecturer in French literature and translation, Francis Mus, has written an internationally acclaimed monograhy of Cohen and is the driving force behind the 2026 International Cohen Conference, of which this Re:Context series forms part.
In this collaboration, we present three conversations with leading Cohen experts, followed by the Canadian documentary Ladies and Gentlemen... Mr. Leonard Cohen (1965) – which offers a glimpse into his years as a young rebel, poet and writer, before his debut as a songwriter and his rise to international fame.
An evening organised in collaboration with Ghent University to mark the Cohen 2026 conference Re:Context, in partnership with Paard van Troje bookshop, which will be offering a selection of music literature on Cohen on the evening in question. Lara Chedraoui – vocals; Floris Decker – piano, guitar
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11:00 Tickets
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