Hungarian Rhapsody No 9: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

$60.00 USD

Hungarian Rhapsody No 9: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Hungarian Rhapsody No 9: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 98-ST6420
Price: 60.00 USD
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By Franz Liszt / arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle

Grade: 4.5

Item: 98-ST6420

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Originally a piano showpiece, this rhapsody is a progression of folk melodies in the form of a "czardas", a traditional folk dance that begins slowly and moves toward a fiery conclusion. Students focus on dynamics and articulations, with staccato eighth notes performed off the string. A dynamic and engaging crowd pleaser!

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Series: FJH String Orchestra

Publisher: The FJH Music Company, Inc.

UPC: 241444375150

SKU: 98-ST6420

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About the Composer: Franz Liszt

Franz Liszt (1811, 1886) was a Hungarian composer and virtuoso pianist whose technical innovations and emotional intensity shaped Romantic music. His rhapsodies, particularly the Hungarian Rhapsodies, drew from the folk traditions of his homeland and became some of the most celebrated keyboard works of the 19th century. Liszt's genius lay in his ability to transform simple melodies into elaborate, structurally sophisticated compositions that demanded both technical mastery and interpretive depth from performers.

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Why we love this

Carrie Lane Gruselle's arrangement captures the theatrical sweep of Liszt's original without losing its structural integrity or emotional impact. Students get genuine exposure to a masterwork while building real chops in dynamic control and articulation, and the piece never feels like a "simplified" compromise. Audiences recognize it immediately and respond to the fiery energy, making it an ideal festival selection that sounds polished and ambitious.

What to expect

The piece opens with a wistful, almost mournful folk melody that gradually gathers momentum and passion. By the finale, what began as a distant memory becomes a whirlwind of staccato energy and driving rhythm, the traditional czardas form pulling listeners from reflection into exhilaration.

Who it's for

Grade 4.5 string orchestras ready for a concert piece that showcases technical growth and musical maturity. Players need solid bow control and rhythmic precision, but the payoff is a showstopper that resonates with both performers and audiences.

How to get the most out of it

Establish the slow opening with warm, singing tone in the first folk melody; this section anchors the piece emotionally and makes the accelerando feel earned rather than rushed.
Drill the staccato eighth notes as a section before assigning them to individual parts. Off-the-string articulation requires consistent bow contact and weight distribution; isolate that figure in rehearsal.
Map out the transitions between tempos carefully with the ensemble. The czardas form demands confidence in the shifts from languorous to frenzied, so mark them clearly in parts and use clear conducting gestures.
Balance the melody against supporting voices throughout. Folk dances live and die by clarity of line, so ensure accompaniment figures sit underneath the primary theme without clouding it.

How to use it

This arrangement shines in festival or contest programs where you want to demonstrate ensemble maturity and technical sophistication. It also pairs well on a concert with lighter contemporary pieces, anchoring the second half with serious musical substance while maintaining audience engagement.