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Extraordinary English horn solo opening the third act of Wagner's opera "Tristan and Ysolde". Imbued with infinite sadness, the line turns on itself, the same melisma repeating itself insistently before transforming chromatically; immobilization followed by sudden agitation, surprising nuances, rhythm alternating eighth notes and triplets, descending melodic marches. A very rare case, this solo is played without any accompaniment from the orchestra. (automatic translation)

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