Parsifal

Motif 22: Baptism (Benediction)


Musical example: Motif 22 - Baptism or Benediction SoundbytesBaptism or Benediction (ogg format)


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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