

Brahms–Joachim Hungarian Folk Dances Nos. 1–5 for Violin by Johannes Brahms, arranged by Joseph Joachim and revised by Tomislav Butorac, presents five irresistible dance pieces bursting with rhythm, color, and folk spirit.
Key features
• Authentic Joachim-inspired violin tradition
• Lively, character-driven Hungarian style
• Includes the legendary Hungarian Dance No. 5
• Guaranteed audience favorites with vivid impact
Brahms–Joachim Hungarian Folk Dances Nos. 1–5 for Violin by Johannes Brahms, arranged for violin and piano by the composer’s closest collaborator Joseph Joachim and further revised by Tomislav Butorac, brings five of Brahms’s most electrifying dance miniatures into a form shaped directly by violin tradition; rooted in Hungarian and Romani musical style, these pieces thrive on rhythmic snap, sudden contrasts, and expressive freedom, allowing the violin to alternate between fiery brilliance and soulful song while preserving the raw vitality that made the Hungarian Dances some of Brahms’s most beloved works.
Key features:
Johannes Brahms, Concerto in D Major for Violin and Piano (Opus 77). Ed. Zino Francescatti. Pub. International Music Company.