Meticulously crafted by Paul Wood, this new edition transforms Leopold Auer's virtuosic Rhapsodie Hongroise, Op. 5 into a captivating concert piece for Violin Solo & String Orchestra. Drawing on years of educational and performance experience, Paul Wood's arrangement faithfully preserves the original's fiery Hungarian spirit and formidable technical demands, while enhancing the accompanying textures with rich, expressive orchestral colours. This is a truly rewarding experience for advanced violinists and intermediate-advanced string orchestras seeking engaging, technically brilliant repertoire with a profound expressive depth.
Key Features:
- Instrumentation: Violin Solo & String Orchestra (Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello, Contrabass)
- Difficulty: Advanced Violin Solo, Intermediate-Advanced Orchestra
- Arranger: Paul Wood
- Fidelity: This arrangement remains true to Auer's original solo line, while offering a brilliantly orchestrated accompaniment that captures the piece's "vibrant romanticism" and "Russian expressive depths."
- Contents: Instant PDF File of full Score and all individual instrumental parts provided.
- Ideal for: Concert programmes, advanced student recitals, and orchestras seeking an exciting and beautifully orchestrated version of a violin classic.
Originally dedicated to the legendary Pablo de Sarasate, Rhapsodie Hongroise, Op. 5 is renowned for its "fiendishly difficult" passages and its synthesis of Hungarian folk idioms with the soulful expressiveness of the Russian violin school. Our arrangement brings these qualities to the forefront, offering a substantial and engaging piece that challenges the soloist while providing a rich and dynamic backdrop for the accompanying string orchestra. Elevate your repertoire with this exceptional arrangement of a violin masterpiece.
