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Hungarian Rhapsody No. 1, S.244/14 (also S.359/1) [Doppler]: Full Orchestra, Ensemble Works, Conductor Score & Parts (EDWIN F KALMUS)

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Hungarian Rhapsody No. 1, S.244/14 (also S.359/1) [Doppler]: Full Orchestra, Ensemble Works, Conductor Score & Parts (EDWIN F KALMUS)

Hungarian Rhapsody No. 1, S.244/14 (also S.359/1) [Doppler]: Full Orchestra, Ensemble Works, Conductor Score & Parts (EDWIN F KALMUS)

By Franz Liszt, ed./arr. by Franz Liszt/ Franz Doppler

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Franz Liszt (1811-1886) wrote 19 HUNGARIAN RHAPSODIES for piano as a way to incorporate the music of his youth into his compositions, and HUNGARIAN RHAPSODY No. 1 in F, S.244/14 (also formerly listed as S.359/1) (1846) is among the more well-known of the collection. This orchestration is by Franz Doppler (1821-1883), though there is some question about the extent of Doppler's and Liszt's contributions. It is believed that Doppler did the original orchestration for this edition, which was then reviewed and amended by Liszt. Instrumentation: 2+1(Picc).2.2.3: 4.3.3.1: Timp.Perc(2): Hp(2); Str (9.8.7.6.5 in set). Reprint edition.

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Series: Kalmus Orchestra Library
Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.
UPC: 605258769718
SKU: 36-A165102
Instrumentation: 2+1(Picc).2.2.3: 4.3.3.1: Timp.Perc(2): Hp(2); Str (9.8.7.6.5 in set)

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About the Composer: Franz Liszt

Franz Liszt (1811-1886) was a Hungarian composer and virtuoso pianist whose technical innovations and dramatic flair transformed what the instrument could do. His Hungarian Rhapsodies emerged from a deeply personal place: they captured the fire and passion of the music he heard in his homeland, translated through his own compositional genius and a performer's understanding of what moves an audience.

Beyond the piano works, Liszt was a tireless orchestrator and advocate for other composers' music. He understood the full orchestra intimately, which is why his willingness to work with Franz Doppler on this orchestration, rather than attempt it alone, speaks to his collaborative spirit and confidence in surrounding himself with skilled musicians who could realize his vision.

Why we love this

This orchestration captures the virtuosic energy of Liszt's original piano work without sacrificing its improvisatory character. The collaboration between Doppler and Liszt creates a score that balances orchestral color with the rhapsodic freedom that made the piece famous, giving your ensemble a vehicle for both structural control and expressive interpretation.

What to expect

Hungarian Rhapsody No. 1 radiates unbridled passion and virtuosic display. The opening dissolves into florid figuration and ornamental melodies that seem to emerge spontaneously, while thundering climaxes and brilliant brass passages punctuate the rhapsodic reverie with dramatic force.

Who it's for

This score serves orchestras seeking substantial repertoire that demands technical facility and interpretive maturity from all sections. It works equally well for concert orchestras programming nationalist repertoire, advanced university ensembles, and orchestras looking to showcase soloists within an ensemble context.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the harp accompaniment carefully; it should shimmer beneath the melodic lines rather than dominate, particularly in the opening sections where solo instruments take the rhapsodic material.
  • Treat the frequent tempo and character shifts not as abrupt changes but as organic developments within an improvisation, allowing rubato and flexibility within the ensemble framework.
  • Give the percussion section clear cueing moments, especially timpani rolls, which often underscore harmonic transitions and build intensity toward climactic passages.
  • Ensure the two harp parts coordinate precisely in arpeggiated figurations; even slight rhythmic misalignment will muddy the harmonic foundation beneath the brass and woodwind rhetoric.

How to use it

Program this as a centerpiece for a concert highlighting nineteenth-century nationalism or virtuosity. Its substantial orchestration and dramatic range make it effective as a second-half opener following a slower or more introspective work, or as a finale that leaves audiences exhilarated.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading rapidly shifting meter and time signature changes
  • Executing ornamental figurations and passagework with accuracy and stylistic clarity
  • Balancing between soloistic and supportive roles in the ensemble
  • Responding to rubato and flexible tempos while maintaining ensemble integrity
  • Managing dynamic contrast across extended dynamic ranges (from pp to fff)

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