Hungarian Dances Nos. 3, 5, 11 and 16 [Alf:36-A721501]

Originally written for piano four hands in 1879, this set of 21 lively dance tunes, mostly on Hungarian themes, are among Johannes Brahms' 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 Remİnyi, including the csĦrdĦs “BĦrtfai emlİk” (Memories of BĦrtfa) by Hungarian composer Bİla Kİler, which became the basis for Hungarian Dance No. 5.  Arranged for many different instruments and ensembles over the years, this edition for wind ensemble by Graham Sheen orders the song as follows: 11, 3, 16, then5.  Instrumentation: 3(3dPicc).2.2+BCl.2+CtrBsn: 4.0.0.0.