Brahms Hungarian Dance No 5 for Violin and String Orchestra

Brahms's Hungarian Dance No. 5 needs no introduction, and this arrangement gives the violin a solo role within a string orchestra, turning a familiar concert repertoire staple into a concerto-like vehicle.

The original is for piano four-hands, and the piece is most widely known in full orchestral versions. This arrangement keeps the forces to strings only, placing the solo violin in front of the ensemble in a texture that has the intimacy of chamber music alongside the weight of orchestral support. The solo part is at professional level throughout, and the ensemble writing is demanding but keeps the solo line clearly in front at all times.

At two to three minutes, it is practical as a concert opener, an encore, or a short solo feature where something immediately gripping is wanted.

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 sense of the engraving quality, orchestral balance, and overall difficulty before you buy.

Key features

• Instrumentation: Solo Violin + String Orchestra (Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello, Double Bass)
• Difficulty: Diploma / Professional
• Duration: approximately 2–3 minutes
• Format: PDF download, full score and all parts

Who it's for

This suits professional and conservatoire violinists looking for a short, high-impact showpiece that works without a full orchestra. It is a practical choice for string orchestra concerts where a solo vehicle with immediate audience appeal is wanted, and for programmes where something energetic and well-known is needed without committing to a full concerto.