Brahms-Joachim Hungarian Folk Dances 1-5 for Violin (Edition Butorac)

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:

• Arranged by Joseph Joachim, offering a direct link to Brahms’s own performance circle
• Captures the folk-inspired fire and spontaneity at the heart of the Hungarian Dances
• Encourages expressive rubato, rhythmic bite, and dramatic contrast
• Allows the violin to move fluidly between dance energy and lyrical intensity
• Includes the iconic Hungarian Dance No. 5, one of the most famous melodies in classical music
• Balances earthy folk character with Brahms’s refined Romantic craftsmanship
• Ideal for recitals, encores, and programs seeking immediate audience connection