SKU: S9.Q40419

Key: G minor. German.

Brahms’ Hungarian Dances are among the most popular compositions in the field of light classical music with dance no. 5 probably being the most well-known one of the altogether 21 pieces of the cycle. It is this dance the arrangement for saxophone quintet at hand is based on. Answers to the questions to what extent Brahms incorporated traditional Hungarian melodies into these pieces or whether the dances represent original creations of his own written in a “Hungarian style� might be found in specialist literature or on the internet. These sources may also be consulted to get further information on the history of origins of these compositions.The original version of the Fifth Hungarian Dance for Piano Four-Hands published in 1869 is written in F# minor. For most of the arrangements (for orchestra and for any other conceivable type of ensemble) created thereafter in rapid succession - but also for this present version written for saxophone quartet – the key of G minor was chosen.The markings for tempo and dynamics included are based on the original composition but also take into account certain performance practices. The individual voices take turns in executing the main melody. The brackets appearing in the score and in the individual parts mark the beginning and the end of those passages where the respective instrument takes the lead. The arrangement for quintet at hand can be performed soloistically or in chorus.

SKU: A0.802587

All the Hungarian dances (a set of 21 lively dance tunes based mostly on Hungarian themes, completed in 1879) are the same rhythm of two beats to the bar, but Brahms maintains brilliant variety of character and mood throughout the whole set. No. 5 in e (originally f sharp minor) - Allegro is better-known which was based on the csárdás, a traditional Hungarian folk dance.

SKU: B0.PDF-BAND188

8.5 x 11 inches.

Written in C minor, Hungarian March captures the mood and spirit of traditional Hungarian music. This level 1.5 composition provides interesting rhythmic patterns throughout and the contrapuntal middle section is great for developing independent playing.

SKU: A0.1030617

Arrangement for Clarinet Choir (1Eb-3Bb-1Alto-1Bass-1Contrabass) of traditional Hungarian Folksongs; originally for piano solo. Complete set of score and parts. .

SKU: A0.1239586

The Hungarian Dances are some of Brahms’s most famous works. Completed in 1879, they were originally written for piano duet (one piano, four hands) and were very lucrative to him. Brahms published the dances in 4 books.

Only 3 of the 21 lively dances are entirely original compositions (numbers 11, 14 and 16). Dance number 1 is believed to be from the Divine Csárdás by the Hungarian composer and conductor Miska Borzó; number 5 was based on a composition by the Hungarian composer Béla Kéler, specifically the csárdás Bártfai emlék (Memories of Bártfa). In the case of the latter, it is thought the Brahms mistook this work for a traditional folksong.

This arrangement includes alternative parts for tenor horn, treble-clef trombone/euphonium and tuba. Apart from dance number 5, these arrangements are in the original key; number 5 has been lowered by a semitone. A recording for piano duet can be found on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJS0pHvDX4c.

Other searchable terms: Johannes Brahms, Hungary, Traditional, 1869, G minor, Allegro molto, D minor, Vivace, F major, Allegretto, F minor, Poco sostenuto, F-sharp minor, F# minor, Allegro.

SKU: A0.528426

The Hungarian Dances (German: Ungarische Tänze) by Johannes Brahms (WoO 1), are a set of 21 lively dance tunes based mostly on Hungarian themes, completed in 1879. They are among Brahms's most popular works and were the most profitable for him. The better-known Hungarian Dances include Nos. 1 and 5, the latter of which was based on the csárdás Bártfai emlék (Memories of Bártfa) by Hungarian composer Béla Kéler, which Brahms mistakenly thought was a traditional folksong.

This arrangement for alto sax with piano accompaniment reflects faithfully the original.

SKU: A0.528450

The Hungarian Dances (German: Ungarische Tänze) by Johannes Brahms (WoO 1), are a set of 21 lively dance tunes based mostly on Hungarian themes, completed in 1879. They are among Brahms's most popular works and were the most profitable for him. The better-known Hungarian Dances include Nos. 1 and 5, the latter of which was based on the csárdás Bártfai emlék (Memories of Bártfa) by Hungarian composer Béla Kéler, which Brahms mistakenly thought was a traditional folksong.

This arrangement for flute with piano accompaniment reflects faithfully the originals.