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Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2, S.244/2 (also S.359/4) [Doppler]: Full Orchestra, Ensemble Works, Conductor Score & Parts

Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2, S.244/2 (also S.359/4) [Doppler]: Full Orchestra, Ensemble Works, Conductor Score & Parts

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. 2 in C-sharp minor, S.244/2 (also formerly listed as S.359/4) (1847) is by far the most 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. Transposed to the key of D minor. Instrumentation: 2+1(Picc).2.2+1(DCl or EbCl).2: 4.2.3.1: Timp.Perc(2): Str (9.8.7.6.5 in set). Reprint edition.

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Series: Kalmus Orchestra Library
Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.
UPC: 605258731661
SKU: 36-A518302
Instrumentation: 2+1, 2, 2+D, 2 - 4, 2, 3, 1, timp, perc, str

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About the Composer: Franz Liszt

Franz Liszt (1811-1886) was a Hungarian composer and virtuoso pianist whose technical innovations and compositional ambition reshaped 19th-century music. He spent much of his career championing new musical forms and pushing the boundaries of harmony, counterpoint, and orchestration. His Hungarian Rhapsodies emerged from a deep connection to the folk music and national identity of his homeland, blending virtuosic display with genuine emotional depth.

Liszt's orchestral thinking was sophisticated and forward-looking, yet he often collaborated with other composers and arrangers to realize his visions across different instrumental settings. His willingness to revise and refine orchestrations with trusted colleagues like Franz Doppler reflects his commitment to achieving the most effective version of each work, regardless of whose hand held the pen.

Why we love this

This orchestration captures the virtuosity and grandeur of Liszt's most iconic piano rhapsody while delivering a genuinely rewarding full orchestra experience. The Doppler arrangement balances brilliance with ensemble clarity, giving every section of the orchestra memorable material rather than reducing the work to a vehicle for soloists. For conductors programming a centerpiece that showcases both technical prowess and audience appeal, this delivers without compromise.

What to expect

Alternating between intimate, improvisatory reverie and explosive, celebratory exuberance, this orchestration radiates the romance and fire of Hungarian folk tradition filtered through Liszt's 19th-century harmonic sophistication. The writing swells and recedes like memory itself, moving from delicate ornamentation to overwhelming cascades of sound.

Who it's for

Conductors leading orchestras or advanced concert bands with full instrumentation and strong principal players. This version demands secure intonation, confident part-independence, and comfort with the technical demands of both lyrical and virtuosic writing.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the decorative figurations in woodwinds and strings against the structural weight of brass and timpani; clarity matters more than volume in the faster passagework.
  • Shape the slow, rhapsodic sections with flexibility in tempo and rubato, allowing the conductor's gesture to shape ensemble breathing rather than locking into metronomic precision.
  • Coordinate the transition between keys and tempo markings precisely with the principal timpanist, as these moments define the rhapsody's structural architecture.
  • Treat cymbal and percussion accents as punctuation that defines phrasing, not as afterthoughts; they carry harmonic and structural weight in this orchestration.

How to use it

Position this as a concert highlight or closing work; its combination of technical display and emotional generosity makes it an effective audience engagement piece. It pairs well with earlier Romantic orchestral works or with modern pieces that share Liszt's harmonic adventurousness.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading transposed parts (original key C-sharp minor, performance key D minor)
  • Balancing decorative ensemble figuration against structural harmonic content
  • Executing rapid passagework with clarity and rhythmic security across distributed orchestration
  • Responding to flexible, rhapsodic conducting in sections with minimal metric constraint
  • Ensemble precision in dynamic contrasts spanning from delicate to fff

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