Bohm Petite Rhapsodie Hongroise for Violin and Piano

Böhm's Petite Rhapsodie Hongroise is a three-section character piece that gives an intermediate violinist three different problems to solve in the space of three minutes. This is a new edition of the original violin and piano score, re-engraved for clarity and accuracy.

The opening calls for a big, projected sound right from the start, which is its own challenge at Grade 5–6. The Tempo di Mazurka then shifts the demands entirely, requiring short, well-controlled bow strokes and clean position changes: the kind of playing that needs a calm left hand even when the right is busy. The final Allegro vivace asks for coordination between both hands under pressure, which is where the piece brings everything together.

Three minutes is a practical length for a student recital, and the contrasting sections mean the piece covers a range of skills without outstaying its welcome.

See and hear the difference

Check the score and parts preview images above, then watch the complete score video below. They'll give you a clear picture of the engraving quality and overall difficulty before you buy.

Key features

• Instrumentation: Violin and Piano
• Difficulty: approximately ABRSM Grade 5–6 (violin)
• Duration: approximately 3 minutes
• Style focus: bold tone production, short bow strokes and position work (Tempo di Mazurka), hand coordination (Allegro vivace)
• Format: PDF download, full score and separate violin part

Who it's for

This suits intermediate violinists at Grade 5–6 who are ready for a piece with contrasting characters and genuine technical variety. It works well for student recitals and examinations where something lively and characterful is needed, and for teachers looking for repertoire that addresses bow control, position changing, and hand coordination within a single piece.