This leitmotif is first heard in the overture. This haunting motif will later be taken up by Venus as she attempts to woe Tannhäuser back to the delights of the Venusberg (her mountain retreat). Progenitor leitmotifs: None Related Leitmotifs: None Subsidiary Leitmotifs: None Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use“ for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favour of fair use. This video is designed for the purpose of teaching the viewer about the leitmotifs in Wagner's Operas, where they appear and how the work. This clearly comes under the umbrella of fair use. NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED.
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