21 Hungarian Dances (Orchestra), WoO 1 (Brahms, Johannes)

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7 more: 3. Allegretto (F major) • 5. Allegro (F♯ major) • 6. Vivace (D♭ major) • 17. Andantino (F♯ minor) • 18. Molto vivace (D major) • 19. Allegretto (B minor) • 20. Poco allegretto (E minor)

Performer Pages Berliner Philharmoniker (orchestra)
Herbert von Karajan (conductor)
Publisher Info. Deutsche Grammophon, 1959. 138 080 SLPM.
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Misc. Notes Source: Internet Archive
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6 more: 2 in D minor • 5 in G minor • 6 in D major • 7 in F major • 11 in D minor • 21 in E minor

Performer Pages London Symphony Orchestra (orchestra)
Antal Doráti (conductor)
Publisher Info. Mercury Living Presence, 1957. SR90154.
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Performer Pages NBC Symphony Orchestra (orchestra)
Arturo Toscanini (conductor)
Publisher Info. Toscanini plays your favorites
RCA Victor, 1954. LM-1834.
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Parlow orchestration

Performer Pages Fulda Symphonic Orchestra (orchestra)
Publisher Info. Fulda: Fulda Symphonic Orchestra, 2000 & 2003.
Performers Simon Schindler (conductor)
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Misc. Notes No.5 recorded live April 9, 2000 at the Fürstensaal des Stadtschlosses. No.6 recorded live March 9, 2003 at the Grosser Saal der Orangerie.
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Performer Pages Isaac Stern (violin)
Columbia Symphony Orchestra (orchestra)
Milton Katims (conductor)
Publisher Info. None but the lonely heart: Isaac Stern plays great violin favorites
New York: Columbia, 1963. MS 6496.
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Nos.1, 3, 10 (Brahms)

Arranger Composer
Editor First edition
Engraver Leipzig: C.G. Röder.
Publisher. Info. Berlin: N. Simrock, n.d.[1874]. Plate 7455.
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6 more: 1. Allegro molto (G minor) (scan) • 1. Allegro molto (G minor) (Medium Quality) • 3. Allegretto (F major) (scan) • 3. Allegretto (F major) (Medium Quality) • 10. Presto (E major) (scan) • 10. Presto (E major) (Medium Quality)

Arranger Composer
Editor Hans Gál (1890–1987)
Publisher. Info. Sämtliche Werke, Band 4 (pp.143-64)
Leipzig: Breitkopf & Härtel, 1926-27. Plate J.B. 10-12.
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Misc. Notes scan: score scanned at 600dpi (High Quality Scanning)
Medium Quality: less than 300dpi.
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Nos.2 and 7 (Hallén)

Arranger Andreas Hallén (1846–1925)
Editor First edition
Engraver Leipzig: C.G. Röder.
Publisher. Info. Berlin: N. Simrock, 1894. Plate 10242.
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Misc. Notes 600 dpi
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Arranger Andreas Hallén (1846–1925)
Editor Karl Paulsson
Publisher. Info. Paulsson
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Misc. Notes Ungenauigkeiten beseitigt, Layout verbessert
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Arranger Andreas Hallén (1846–1925)
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel, n.d. Plate 29875.
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No.4 (Juon)

Arranger Paul Juon (1872–1940)
Editor First edition
Engraver Leipzig: C.G. Röder.
Publisher. Info. Berlin: N. Simrock, 1908. Plate 12426.
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Misc. Notes 600 dpi
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Arranger Paul Juon (1872–1940)
Editor Karl Paulsson
Publisher. Info. Paulsson
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Misc. Notes Mistakes in parts corrected
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Nos.5 and 6 (Parlow)

Arranger Albert Parlow (1824–1888)
Editor First edition
Engraver Leipzig: C.G. Röder.
Publisher. Info. Berlin: N. Simrock, n.d.[1876]. Plate 7727.
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Misc. Notes This file is part of the Sibley Mirroring Project.
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Arranger Albert Parlow (1824–1888)
Editor Ttti07
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Arranger Albert Parlow (1824–1888)
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel, n.d. Plate 29875.
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Nos.5, 6 and 7 (Schmeling)

Arranger Martin Schmeling (1864–1943)
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel, n.d. Plate Orch-B. 3215.
Reprinted Boca Raton: Edwin F. Kalmus, n.d.(1987-2018). Catalog A8835
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Arranger Martin Schmeling (1864–1943)
Editor Karl Paulsson
Publisher. Info. Paulsson
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Misc. Notes Ungenauigkeiten beseitigt, Layout verbessert
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Nos.11-16 (Parlow)

Arranger Albert Parlow (1824–1888)
Editor First edition (reprint)
Engraver Leipzig: C.G. Röder.
Publisher. Info. Berlin: N. Simrock, 1881. Plate 8197.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A1351
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5 more: 12. Presto (D minor) • 13. Andantino grazioso (D major) • 14. Un poco andante (D minor) • 15. Allegretto grazioso (B♭ major) • 16. Con moto (F minor)

Arranger Albert Parlow (1824–1888)
Editor Karl Paulsson
Publisher. Info. Paulsson
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Nos.17-21 (Dvořák)

Arranger Antonín Dvořák (1841–1904)
Editor First edition (reprint)
Engraver Leipzig: C.G. Röder.
Publisher. Info. Berlin: N. Simrock, 1881. Plate 8199.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A1352
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4 more: 18. Molto vivace (D major) • 19. Allegretto (B minor) • 20. Poco allegretto (E minor) • 21. Vivace (E minor)

Arranger Antonín Dvořák (1841–1904)
Editor Karl Paulsson
Publisher. Info. Paulsson
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Arranger Antonín Dvořák (1841–1904)
Editor Natheniel Siu
Publisher. Info. Notesetter Publishing, 2021.
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Misc. Notes Score compiled from the Simrock/Kalmus edition parts (#26521, 48734-48744).
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Nos.1, 3, 10 (Brahms)

10 more: Oboe 1, 2 • Clarinet 1, 2 (B♭) • Bassoon 1, 2 • Horn 1, 2 (C, D, F), 3, 4 (E♭, F, B♭) • Trumpet 1, 2 (D, F) • Timpani, Triangle/Cymbals/Bass Drum • Violins I, II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

Arranger Composer
Editor Hans Gál (1890–1987)
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel, n.d.[1927].
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70).
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Editor Lance Humphrey Cowled (b. 1950)
Publisher. Info. Lance Humphrey Cowled, 2020.
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Misc. Notes Bb transpositions of Trumpets 1 and 2, Hungarian Dance No 2, taken from the Simrock/Kalmus part set "Nos. 1, 3, 10 (Brahms)". In the original parts, they are marked '3', not '2'. These parts do not match the Hallén arrangement.
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Nos.2 and 7 (Hallén)

11 more: Oboe 1, 2 • Clarinet 1, 2 (A) • Bassoon 1, 2 • Horn 1, 2, 3, 4 (F) • Trumpet 1, 2 (F) • Trombone 1, 2, 3 • Timpani, Tambourine • Violins I, II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

Arranger Andreas Hallén (1846–1925)
Editor First edition (reprint)
Engraver Leipzig: C.G. Röder.
Publisher. Info. Berlin: N. Simrock, 1894. Plate 10243.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A3512
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No.4 (Juon)

12 more: Oboe 1, 2 • Clarinet 1, 2 (A) • Bassoon 1, 2 • Horn 1, 2, 3, 4 (F) • Trumpet 1, 2 (B♭) • Trombone 1, 2, 3 • Timpani • Harp • Violins I, II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

Arranger Paul Juon (1872–1940)
Editor First edition (reprint)
Engraver Leipzig: C.G. Röder.
Publisher. Info. Berlin: N. Simrock, 1908. Plate 12427.
Reprinted Miami: Edwin F. Kalmus, n.d.(1984-2018). Catalog A6631
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No.5 (Schmeling)

Nos.5 and 6 (Parlow)

12 more: Oboe 1, 2 • Clarinet 1, 2 (B♭, A) • Bassoon 1, 2 • Horn 1, 2, 3, 4 (F) • Trumpet 1, 2 (B♭, A) • Trombone 1, 2, 3 • Timpani, Tambourine/Cymbals • Violins I, II • Violas • No.5 Cellos • No.6 Cellos • Basses

Arranger Albert Parlow (1824–1888)
Editor First edition (reprint)
Engraver Leipzig: C.G. Röder.
Publisher. Info. Berlin: N. Simrock, n.d.[1876]. Plate 7728.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A1350
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11 more: Flute 1, Flute 2/piccolo • Oboe 2 • Clarinet 1, 2 • Bassoon 1, 2 • Trumpet 1, 2 • Trombone 1, 2, 3 • Harmonium • Violins I, II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

Arranger Albert Parlow (1824–1888)
Editor Adolf Schmid (1868–1958)
Publisher. Info. New York: Schirmer, 1923. Plate 31572.
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Misc. Notes Oboe 1, horns and percussion are missing from the set. The original Albert Parlow parts can be used, but must have the rehearsal numbers added.
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Nos.11-16 (Parlow)

11 more: Oboe 1, 2 • Clarinet 1, 2 (B♭, A) • Bassoon 1, 2 • Horn 1, 2, 3, 4 (F) • Trumpet 1, 2 (B♭, A) • Trombone 1, 2, 3 • Timpani • Harp • Violins I, II • Violas • Cellos / Basses

Arranger Albert Parlow (1824–1888)
Editor First edition (reprint)
Engraver Leipzig: C.G. Röder.
Publisher. Info. Berlin: N. Simrock, 1881. Plate 8198.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A1351
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Nos.17-21 (Dvořák)

11 more: Oboe 1, 2 • Clarinet 1, 2 (A) / Transposed parts in B♭ • Bassoon 1, 2 • Horn 1, 2 (E, D), 3, 4 (D, E, C) / Transposed parts in F • Trumpet 1, 2 (D, E) • Trombone 1, 2, 3 / Trombone 1 part in bass clef • Timpani, Triangle, Bass Drum/Cymbals • Harp • Violins I, II • Violas • Cellos/Basses

Arranger Antonín Dvořák (1841–1904)
Editor First edition (reprint)
Engraver Leipzig: C.G. Röder.
Publisher. Info. Berlin: N. Simrock, 1881. Plate 8200.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A1352
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Editor John Neumann
Publisher. Info. Portland: J. Neumann & Co. Plate 33-01638
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Misc. Notes Nos.1-7, 11-21 (without 8-10)
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Arrangements and Transcriptions

Nos.2 & 7 (Hallen)

For Theatre Orchestra (Roberts)
Arranger Charles J. Roberts (1868–1957)
Publisher. Info. New York: Carl Fischer, 1914. Plate 17451-46.
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Poco sostenuto (No.4)

For Theatre Orchestra (Blon)
Arranger Franz von Blon (1861–1945)
Publisher. Info. Hanover: Louis Ortel, n.d.(ca.1910)
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A3299
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Nos.5 & 6 (Parlow)

For Theatre Orchestra (Roberts)
Arranger Charles J. Roberts (1868–1957)
Publisher. Info. New York: Carl Fischer, 1911. Plate 1346-44.
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Misc. Notes "for Orch. arr. by A. Parlow; rearranged by Chas. J. Roberts"
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Allegro (No.5)

For Violin and Orchestra (Diz)

10 more: Solo Violin • Flute 1, 2 • Oboe 1, 2 • Clarinet 1, 2 (B♭) • Bassoon 1, 2 • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

Arranger Ezequiel Diz (b. 1977)
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For Orchestra (Diz)

9 more: Flute 1, 2 • Oboe 1, 2 • Clarinet 1, 2 (B♭) • Bassoon 1, 2 • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

Arranger Ezequiel Diz (b. 1977)
Publisher. Info. Ezequiel Diz, 2012.
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General Information

Work Title 21 Hungarian Dances (Orchestra)
Alternative. Title
Composer Brahms, Johannes
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. WoO 1
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IJB 41
Key see below
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 21 dances:
1. Allegro molto (G minor, 167 bars)
2. Allegro non assai (D minor, 137 bars)
3. Allegretto (F major, 72 bars)
4. Poco sostenuto (F minor, 110 bars)
5. Allegro (G minor, 110 bars)
6. Vivace (D major, 123 bars)
7. Allegretto (F major, 55 bars)
8. Presto (A minor, 171 bars)
9. Allegro non troppo (E minor, 53 bars)
10. Presto (F major, 98 bars)
11. Poco andante (D minor, 58 bars)
12. Presto (D minor, 139 bars)
13. Andantino grazioso (D major, 59 bars)
14. Un poco andante (D minor, 27 bars)
15. Allegretto grazioso (B major, 103 bars)
16. Con moto (F minor, 106 bars)
17. Andantino (F minor, 112 bars)
18. Molto vivace (D major, 73 bars)
19. Allegretto (B minor, 65 bars)
20. Poco allegretto (E minor, 74 bars)
21. Vivace (E minor, 81 bars)
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1858-68 (Nos.1-10); 1879 (Nos.11-21)
First Performance. 1874-02-5 in Leipzig, Gewandhaus (Nos.1, 3, 10)
Gewandhausorchester (orchestra), Johannes Brahms (conductor)
First Publication. 1874 (Nos.1, 3, 10) ; various dates for arrangements
Average DurationAvg. Duration 51 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation orchestra
Related Works 21 Hungarian Dances (Piano), WoO 1
External Links Wikipedia article
Extra Information Brahms only orchestrated Nos.1, 3 and 10. The other 18 were orchestrated by various others under commission from the publisher, Simrock.

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