Composition database

This is the Composition Database of BMC, which includes information about works by composers that are either Hungarian or Hungarian by origin or live in Hungary.

Title of the work

Suite of Old Hungarian Dances, Op. 42


Composer

Original / Hungarian title
Suite altungarischer Tänze, Op. 42
Foreign language / English title
Suite of Old Hungarian Dances, Op. 42
Year of composition
1946

Type
String orchestra
Instrumentation
strings
Duration
6 min

Movements, parts
1. Andante
2. Allegretto grazioso
3. Andante
4. Allegretto
5. Finale-Allegretto vivace

Premiere information
1946, Pécs, Hungary
Publisher / Source
Sidemton Verlag GMBH
Remarks, other info
Arranged version for wind orchestra by Karl Messner: Op. 42e

See also:
Suite of Old Hungarian Dances, Op. 42e