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Hungarian Dances Nos. 17 through 21 (WoO 1)
Composers:- Brahms, Johannes
- Dvorak, Antonin
Duration: 18
Description:
Originally written for piano four hands in 1879, this set of 21 lively dance tunes, mostly on Hungarian themes, are among Johannes Brahms’ (1833-1897) most popular works today, and they were the most profitable for him in his own lifetime also. In 1850, Brahms was introduced to “gypsy-style” music through Hungarian violinist Ede RemĂ©nyi, including the csárdás “Bártfai emlĂ©k” (Memories of Bártfa) by Hungarian composer BĂ©la KĂ©ler, which became the basis for Hungarian Dance No. 5. Arranged for many different instruments and ensembles over the years, this orchestration by AntonĂn Dvo?ák (1841-1904) of Hungarian Dances Nos. 17 through 21 was one of many commissioned by the original publisher in the late 19th century. Instrumentation: 2(2nd dPicc).2.2.2: 4.2.3.0: Timp.Perc(2-3): Hp: Str (9-8-7-6-5 in set). Reprint edition.

