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In Dresden
In Dresden
The Traveler
Kulturpalast Dresden, Konzertsaal (Dresden)
In November 1938, Elfriede and Otto Silbermann find themselves on the edge of their world. Bewilderment and silent agreements accompany their last hours together in their homeland. Elfriede desperately fights to salvage what can still be saved, while her Jewish husband Otto rushes from station to station in flight. However, their son still dreams of a better life in Paris. A brother-in-law who changes with the wind, and the harsh reality of persecution and betrayal, shape their days. In a world where antisemitism and the threat to democratic values are once again becoming prominent, "The Traveler" tells a poignant tale of escape and displacement, of lost fundamental rights and the powerlessness of love. This powerful melodrama for speakers, soloists, choir, orchestra, and multimedia not only sheds light on the dark sides of violence and injustice but also on the hope, longing, and humanity that still find their place even in the greatest despair. As part of the commemorative year "80 years since the end of World War II".