Brahms Hungarian Dance No. 5 – Violin and Cello Duet Sheet Music

Johannes Brahms’ Hungarian Dance No. 5 arranged for violin and cello by Duo.Hansen

Energetic. Expressive. Attention grabbing.

This violin and cello duet arrangement of Brahms’ Hungarian Dance delivers all the rhythmic fire and melodic charm of the original — now arranged with intermediate students in mind. Carefully adapted for playability without sacrificing drama, this version is a joy to rehearse and a thrill to perform.

Difficulty – Mid – Intermediate may contain: 1^st to 4^th positions, occasional double stops using two fingers, occasional easy 3 and 4 string chords, natural harmonics

Similar to Suzuki: Violin Volume 4-5 , Cello Volume 4

With its bold rhythms, sweeping gestures, dramatic contrasts, and *extreme rubato flair* this duet gives intermediate chamber players the perfect opportunity to develop expressive phrasing, tight ensemble skills, and confident stage presence. The violin and cello parts are well-balanced and engaging, offering both players melodies, countermelodies, and plenty of chances to lean into Brahms’ iconic Hungarian pulse –  making this piece as fun to rehearse as it is to perform.

Ideal for recitals, showcases, or any program needing a lively, crowd-pleasing moment, this arrangement is part of the Duo.Hansen Dances and Dramas Bundle — a collection built to inspire storytelling through sound. A string duet crafted for growing musicians ready to explore the bold side of Brahms.

 This Duo.Hansen signature arrangement is available in the Dances and Dramas Bundle— where progressing students can sharpen their interpretive and chamber music skills with music designed to ignite their imagination.  Get the full bundle with bonus practice planner sheet, and save!  A $56.94 value for only $39.99! 🔥

Each download includes a complete score and separate parts, formatted as a high-quality PDF for standard 8.5″×11″ paper.