Rákoczy Induló
Zongorára ára 15 Xr p.p.
Pesten: Treichlinger J. [PN J.T. 121], [1847].
Folio. [1] (title), 2-3, [1] (blank) pp. Engraved.
Publisher's blindstamp to foot of title.
Edges worn and soiled, with some fraying to corners; light offsetting.
Mona 519.
Ferenc II. Rákóczi (1676-1735) was a Hungarian prince who led a rebellion against the Hapsburgs in the early 18th century. Although the uprising was unsuccessful, Rákóczi became a national hero and a number of songs were written in his honor, with this march becoming the most popular. A version of the theme was frequently performed by Romani violinist János Bihari (1764-1827) and became closely associated with Hungarian identity during the growing nationalist movement. The Austrian leaders in Vienna were anxious about a potential uprising and restricted the Rákóczy along with many other patriotic symbols. Many versions and arrangements of the march exist, including those by Liszt and Berlioz.
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