Brahms: 21 Hungarian Dances

勃拉姆斯的匈牙利舞曲是由21首“四手联弹”钢琴小曲所组成的曲集，虽然每一首乐曲的旋律和风格不尽相同，却都混合着匈牙利民族音乐和吉卜赛民族音乐的特色：节奏自由，旋律有各种各样的装饰，速度变化激烈，带有一定的即兴性；形式虽然没有统一的规定，但以三段体为最多。勃拉姆斯还写有其中第1、3、10三首管弦乐队的改编曲。他从未宣称《匈牙利舞曲》的旋律是自己所作，但其中一些几乎可以肯定是他的创作。勃拉姆斯的全部匈牙利舞曲都可归为世界名曲，尤以前十首最受世人的青睐。 "The playing of the VPO under Abbado is altogether exhilarating and sparkles like a good champagne..." - Robert Layton, GRAMOPHONE Typically we experience the Hungarian Dances individually as choice morsels, each capturing a few brief moments of full-blooded emotion. But in a single sitting, these works are the ultimate Classical music roller-coaster ride. And this recording may be the ultimate experience: the familiar gypsy tunes, dancing through extreme tempo changes, alternatively joyful and melancholy, are, in the hands of Claudio Abbado and the Vienna Philharmonic, quite thrilling. Though written for keyboard, the works have been well served through various instrumentations, but especially in these orchestral arrangements where the colors and textures seem to come to life. Somewhat unique in the orchestral repertoire, the pieces lend themselves to a wide range of interpretation - though immaculate technique and a fearless delivery are essential requirements. Aside from the oft-recorded 4-Hand piano versions, Joseph Joachim's arrangements for solo violin are a wonderful contrast to these recordings,especially in a favorite disc by Aaron Rosand. First choice must still go to the arrangements heard here though. Even on the shortest of essential lists of Classical Music, this Vienna Philharmonic recording deserves a choice spot. Top Recommendation. Works on This Recording 1. Hungarian Dances (21) for Orchestra, WoO 1 by Johannes Brahms ■ Conductor: Claudio Abbado ■ Orchestra / Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra ■ Period: Romantic ■ Written: 1868-1880; Austria ■ Date of Recording: 1982 ■ Venue: Sofiensaal, Vienna