Parsifal

Motif 22: Baptism (Benediction)


Musical example: Motif 22 - Baptism or Benediction Soundbytes Baptism or Benediction


This is the melody to which Gurnemanz proclaims, Gesegnet sei, du Reiner durch das Reine! It is derived from the beheaded Redemption motif (#1D).

The first phrase of this theme is similar to Tristan's O sink' hernieder, Nacht der Liebe.

References: von Wolzogen ex.22, Newman ex.47, ENO ex. 27.

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