Hungarian Dance #5

The Hungarian Dances are a set of 21 lively dance tunes based mostly on Hungarian themes. Completed in 1869, these are amongst Brahms's most popular works. Number 5 is the most popular of all and was based on the csárdás by Béla Kéler titled "Bártfai emlék" which Brahms mistakenly thought was a traditional folksong.

Instrumentation:

• 4 Trumpets in B♭ (first doubles on B♭ Piccolo Trumpet)
• 4 Horns
• 3 Trombones
• Bass Trombone
• Tuba
• Timpani
• Crash Cymbals and Triangle