Hungarian Rhapsody, Op. 68
by David Popper
CelloPianoRomanticRhapsody~9 minprofessional
A dazzling showpiece by the great cellist-composer, showcasing the full virtuosic potential of the instrument in a Hungarian-flavored rhapsodic form. The work alternates between soulful lassan sections and fiery friss passages, demanding brilliant left-hand technique, natural harmonics, and rapid string crossings. A perennial favorite for recitals and competitions.
Editions
International Music Company
Leonard Rose, 1960
Standard performance edition with practical fingerings and bowings.
★★★★★
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Peters
Original publication, 1894
First edition from the composer's lifetime. Engraving is less clean than modern editions but historically authentic.
★★★★★
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