Hungarian Rhapsody

An exciting new string quartet suitable for Grade 5/6 players, beautifully playable (as always with the works of Anita Hewitt-Jones). The strong opening theme makes a feature of the augmented second interval so characteristic of Hungarian folk music, and the more lyrical major theme in 7/8 accompanied by pizzicato arpeggio figurations makes a telling contrast. The ABABA form covers a wide spectrum of keys and instrumental colours, making it as interesting to listen to as it is to play.