Description:
Experience Hungary’s exquisite and world-class harmony from the country’s best concert performers. The gala concert includes the unique elements of classical, operetta, Hungarian folk and gypsy music.
One of the most famous Hungarian classical music ensembles, the Danube Symphony Orchestra is leading the performance, accompanied by professional ballet dancers for an extraordinary show.The program also features operetta performances by the soloists of the world-famous Budapest Operetta Theatre.
Accompanying the grand symphonic orchestra is the country’s traditional stringed instrument, cimbalom. Get to know the Hungarian folk music heritage, through traditional folk song adaptations performed by an authentic Gypsy ensemble. The show also includes a performance by one of Hungary’s great talents from the national “Virtuosos” talent show.
Every concert starts at 8:00 pm. It consists of two parts, 40-45 minutes each, with an intermission.
Meeting point: Guests are requested to to arrive at 7:30 pm at either Danube Palace (Budapest H-1051, Zrínyi Street 5).
Optional pickup and drop off service available.
CONCERT PROGRAM
(subject to change without prior notice)
Part 1.
Hector Berlioz: Rákóczi March (Orchestra)
Zoltán Kodály: Intermezzo - from the Opera Háry János (Orchestra)
Johannes Brahms: Hungarian Dances No. 5. (Orchestra with cimbalom solo)
Béla Bartók: Roumanian Folk Dances (Orchestra)
Jules Massenet: Thais - Meditation (Kiss Zoltán, Orchestra)
Ferenc Erkel: Palotás – fromthe Opera Hunyadi László (Orchestra)
Franz Liszt: Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2. (Orchestra with cimbalom solo)
Part 2.
Franz Lehár: Eva-Waltz (Ballett Ensemble)
Emmerich Kálmán:The CzardasQueen – „Dasist die Liebe”
Franz Lehár: The MerryWidow- Medley (Orchestra)
Franz Lehár: The Merry Widow– „GrisettenLied und Kan-Kan” (Ballett Ensemble)
Grigoraş Ionică Dinicu: The nightingale (Gypsy Band)
A csitári hegyek alatt… (Hungarian Folk song, Gypsy Band)
Vittorio Monti: Csárdás Czardas (Gypsy Band)
Emmerich Kalman: The Devil-rider– Palotás (Orchestra, Ballett Ensemble)
Emmerich Kálmán: Countess Mariza– „Komm mit nach Varazdin”
Johann Straussjr.:Long livethe Magyar! Op. 332. (Orchestra)
Emmerich Kálmán: Countess Mariza– „BraunesMädel von der Pussta” (Ballett Ensemble)
*With Danube Symphonic Orchestra and Ballet Ensemble of Budapest Operetta Theatre
What's included & what's not
Price includes:
- Entrance ticket to a 90-min gala concert (2 parts with intermission)
- VIP ticket includes transfer
Price does not include:
- Optional pickup and drop off service available
