- Rákóczi March
The Rákóczi March (Hungarian: "Rákóczi-induló") is the unofficial state anthem of
Hungary .The first version of this march-song was probably created around 1730 by one or more anonymous composers, although tradition says that it was the favourite march of
Francis Rákóczi II . That early version, the Rákóczi-nóta (Rákóczi Song), was a lament complaining about the misfortune of the Magyars and the Habsburg oppression. The song called back Francis Rákóczi II to save his people. It was very popular in the 18th century but in the 19th century the more refined Rákóczi March became prevalent.The Rákóczi-nóta was one of the most interesting pieces of
Kuruc poetry. It soon became a folksong with more than 20 versions and was sung even after the 1848 Revolution. It gave inspiration to the poetsSándor Petőfi ,Ferenc Kölcsey andKálmán Thaly .The Rákóczi March was played by
János Bihari between 1809-20.Hector Berlioz included the music in his composition "The Damnation of Faust " in 1846, andFranz Liszt wrote a number of arrangements, including hisHungarian Rhapsody No. 15, based on the theme. PianistVladimir Horowitz composed a variation on the Rákóczi March based on the work of Liszt. This piece greatly expands on the bravura and flash of the Liszt composition.The lyrics of the march were written at the end of the 19th century and they have a poor poetical quality. Today the song is always played without the lyrics. The Berlioz-version became a popular folk-music selection in Hungary, especially for weddings. Today the Rákóczi March is mostly played at state and military celebrations.
ee also
* The national anthem of Hungary,
Himnusz .
* Traditional unofficial national anthem of Hungary,Szózat References
* [http://mek.oszk.hu/02100/02172/html/61.html Images of the sheet music]
* [http://www.wga.hu/frames-e.html?/html/d/donat/bihari.html Web Gallery of Art]External links
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