Der Reisende

In the organizer's words:

In November 1938, Elfriede and Otto Silbermann are on the edge of their world. Bewilderment and silent agreements accompany their last hours together in their homeland. Elfriede fights desperately to save what can still be saved, while her Jewish husband Otto hurries from station to station on the run. Her son, however, still dreams of a better life in Paris. A brother-in-law who turns to the wind and the harsh reality of persecution and betrayal define their days.
In a world where anti-Semitism and the threat to democratic values are increasingly becoming an issue again, "The Traveler" tells a poignant story of flight and expulsion, of lost fundamental rights and the powerlessness of love. This powerful melodrama for narrator, soloists, choir, orchestra and soundtrack illuminates not only the dark sides of violence and injustice, but also the hope, longing and humanity that find their place even in the greatest despair.

As part of the commemorative year "80 years since the end of the Second World War".

Program

Jan Müller-Wieland
"Der Reisende" Melodrama for narrator, female narrator, tenor, baritone, choir, interludes and large orchestra based on the novel of the same name by Ulrich Alexander Boschwitz (world premiere)

Performers

Gergely Madaras | Conductor

Ulrich Noethen | Narrator

Birgit Minichmayr | Narrator

Kangyoon Shine Lee | Tenor

Michael Borth | Baritone

Dresden Philharmonic Choir

chamber choir cantamus

Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra