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Hungarian Dance No. 9,, WoO 1: Full Orchestra, Conductor Score

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Hungarian Dance No. 9,, WoO 1: Full Orchestra, Conductor Score

Hungarian Dance No. 9,, WoO 1: Full Orchestra, Conductor Score

By Johannes Brahms, ed./arr. by Sam Dennison

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Originally written for piano four hands in 1879, Hungarian Dances (WoO 1), a set of 21 lively dance tunes mostly based on Hungarian themes, are among Johannes Brahms' (1833-1897) most popular works today. They have been arranged for many different instruments and ensembles over the years. In 1850, Brahms was introduced to "gypsy-style" music through Hungarian violinist Ede Reményi, including the csárdás "Bártfai emlék" (Memories of Bártfa) by Hungarian composer Béla Kéler, which became the basis for Hungarian Dance No. 5. Hungarian Dance No. 9 in E Minor, here orchestrated by Sam Dennison, playfully collides fast and slow tempos into each other, inspired by the military recruiting dances performed for the Hapsburg Emperors in the mid-nineteenth century. Instrumentation: 2+Picc.2+EH.2+BCl.2+CBsn: 4.3.3.1: Timp.Perc(1): Str (9-8-7-6-5 in set).

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Series: Kalmus Orchestra Library
Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.
ISBN10: 8-89-270126-6
ISBN13: 979-8-89-270126-6
UPC: 659359989162
SKU: 36-A361401
Instrumentation: 2+Picc.2+EH.2+BCl.2+CBsn: 4.3.3.1: Timp.Perc(1): Str (9-8-7-6-5 in set)

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About the Composer: Johannes Brahms

Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) stands as one of the most consequential symphonic composers of the nineteenth century, bridging Romantic expression with Classical formal rigor. His early exposure to folk music, particularly through his friendship with Hungarian violinist Ede Reményi, deeply shaped his compositional voice and led to some of his most enduring works, including the Hungarian Dances that remain staples of orchestral and chamber repertoire worldwide.

Why we love this

Dennison's orchestration captures the mercurial spirit of Brahms's original without sacrificing clarity or charm. The piece offers your orchestra a chance to showcase agility and rhythmic vitality in a work that audiences recognize and genuinely enjoy hearing performed well.

What to expect

Fiery and playful, this Hungarian Dance captures the spirit of the csárdás with its sudden shifts between passionate urgency and sly, deliberate moments. The orchestration sparkles with unexpected instrumental colors while maintaining an infectious, almost irreverent energy that invites the audience into a musical conversation between tradition and surprise.

Who it's for

Orchestras seeking a crowd-pleasing work that allows musicians to demonstrate technical facility and rhythmic control. This score engages enough of your instrumentation to feel like a full ensemble statement while remaining accessible enough for intermediate-to-advanced community and school orchestras.

How to get the most out of it

  • Control the tempo shifts with precision; the collision between fast and slow sections defines the piece's character, so conduct with clear, decisive gestures that communicate when the orchestra needs to pivot.
  • Balance the woodwind colors carefully in the opening passages, particularly the interplay between the oboe and English horn, to establish the csárdás flavor before the full ensemble enters.
  • Bring out rhythmic vitality in the string sections without sacrificing tonal blend; this is dance music, and articulation and rhythmic precision will energize the performance far more than dynamic blending.
  • Use the percussion strategically to punctuate rather than dominate; timpani and percussion should enhance the momentum of key structural points without overwhelming the melodic lines.

How to use it

Position this as a standalone opener or closer when you want to energize a concert without sacrificing musical substance. It pairs naturally with other Brahms orchestral works or with lighter Romantic-era concert music, and its recognizable themes make it an excellent choice for family concerts or educational outreach performances.

Skills your students will build

  • Conducting rapid tempo changes and maintaining ensemble cohesion through rhythmic contrasts
  • Balancing woodwind and brass choirs within a full orchestral texture
  • Responding to clear conducting patterns that define sudden stylistic shifts
  • Executing articulate string and percussion playing that drives dance rhythm without sacrificing tonal quality

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