In the second act of Parsifal, the action moves to the territory of Klingsor,
represents the powers of evil.
In the first scene, within his magic castle,
He watches what is happening in Montsalvat.
He realizes that this blameless fool may prove to be a menace to his power.
Kundry is summoned, once more to be transformed into an enchantress.
She struggles to resist Klingsor's sorcery, but in vain.
Scene changes to Klingsor's magic garden.
Already the blameless fool is there, surrounded by the seductive flower maidens.
that their charms have no effect on him.
His attention is suddenly arrested when he hears for the first time since childhood
a voice calling his name, Parsifal.
It is Kundrya.
who now appears radiant and bewitching.
She gains his confidence by telling him of his mother,
and then reveals her own tragic story.
But with Parsifal, her powers avail nothing,
and her kiss repels him.
His mind is filled only with the thought of Amphortas's unhealed wound.
Kundry calls out in despair to Klingsor.
The magician appears, bearing the sacred spear,
which he hurls at Parsifal.
But the spear remains motionless in mid-air.
Parsifal seizes it, and as he makes the sign of the cross, the castle and magic gardens
crumble into dust.
