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Tristan and Isolde, Hunting Call
Tristan and Isolde Motives
Tristan and Isolde Motives



This motive exhibits elements of nature and hunting.  Hans Redlich also mentions that the motive indicates that danger has not yet passed.

Motive Labels
“Hunting Call”
Jagdfanfare” or “Hunting Fanfare” – (Pfohl, p. 226)
“Horn Motive” – (Windsperger, p. 42)
“Hunting Horns” – (Redlich, p. 25)

Hunting Call – Order of occurrence by Act and Scene
Act II: Scene 1

Tristan and Isolde
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