Hungarian Dance No. 4 in F♯ Minor (String Orchestra, arranged by Merle J. Isaac, Grade 3) is a dramatic and rhythmically compelling work rooted in Brahms’s beloved Hungarian Dances. The arrangement opens with a moody, Poco sostenuto section marked by lush, sweeping string lines, which then bursts into a lively Vivace dance, complete with playful themes, contrasting textures, and even a sprightly pizzicato passage—a vibrant showcase for intermediate ensembles exploring Romantic folk-inspired energy.
