Text Translation: Fresh blows the wind homeward…
According to Redlich, the maritime music of this motive “taunts
Isolde’s lacerated heart” (Redlich, p. 22).
Motive Labels
“Ocean Motive” – (Kobbé,
p. 113)
“The Sea” – (Lavignac,
p. 289)
“In der Matrosenszene” or “In
the Sailor’s Sight” – (Pfohl, p. 225)
“Seemannsweise (Meeres)” or “Sailor’s
Way” (Sea)” – (Windsperger, p. 39)
“Crossing”
