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Poul Ruders’s opera combines scenes from Franz Kafka’s unfinished novel The Trial with letters from Kafka’s life concerning Felice Bauer and Grete Bloch. The libretto was written by Paul Bentley and translated into Danish by Karen Hoffmann.
In a 22nd-century conference about the fallen Republic of Gilead, Professor Pieixoto presents a recording made by a former handmaid. Offred recalls her separation from her husband and daughter, indoctrination at the Red Centre, and assignment to Commander Fred’s household. She becomes close to Fred and begins an affair with Nick while sharing forbidden contact with fellow handmaid Ofglen and the resistance. After Serena Joy discovers the affair and the secret police arrest Offred, the conference frame returns; Pieixoto says her fate is unknown.
Poul Ruders’s opera combines scenes from Franz Kafka’s unfinished novel The Trial with letters from Kafka’s life concerning Felice Bauer and Grete Bloch. The libretto was written by Paul Bentley and translated into Danish by Karen Hoffmann.
In a 22nd-century conference about the fallen Republic of Gilead, Professor Pieixoto presents a recording made by a former handmaid. Offred recalls her separation from her husband and daughter, indoctrination at the Red Centre, and assignment to Commander Fred’s household. She becomes close to Fred and begins an affair with Nick while sharing forbidden contact with fellow handmaid Ofglen and the resistance. After Serena Joy discovers the affair and the secret police arrest Offred, the conference frame returns; Pieixoto says her fate is unknown.