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.
After the concert, experience an extraordinary cruise through the contrast between the two parts of the city divided by the river Danube. Ride the high-class cruise ship to witness the UNESCO World Heritage sites on the riverfront. While on the cruise, have a sumptuous dinner by trying out great Hungarian and international dishes whether you’re a vegetarian, a gourmet or a real sweet-tooth. You may also admire the city from the open upper deck of the ship after dinner.
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.
The 90-minute cruise with dinner starts at 10:00 pm. All ships are air-conditioned/heated and have panoramic windows. There are also open air balconies where you can freely admire the exquisite night panorama.
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
DINNER MENU (SAMPLE):
Cold entries
Spiced cottage cheese cream and traditional greaves cream
Soups
Alföld style goulash with small dumplings
From autumn to spring: Vegetable cream soup
Summer time: Cold fruit soup
Warm main courses
Mini stuffed cabbage
Traditional chicken leg “Paprikasch”
Roasted chicken breast with basil-cheese sauce
Spicy pork rib with thyme – mustard sauce
Roasted sea fish with Chardonnay sauce
Garnishes and Vegetarian
Grilled polenta with feta cheese
Grilled vegetables
Homemade dumplings with spinach and mustard-mushroom sauce
Steamed jasmin rice with corn
Hash-brown potatoes
Steak potatoes
Dumplings
Salads
Fresh seasonal salads with dressings
Italian pasta salad
Caesar’s salad
Sweet corn salad with mayonnaise
Desserts
Home-made strudel
Somló style sponge cake
Mini tarts
Dessert variations Európa style
Season fruit basket
Dinks
Welcome drink and two further drinks
What's included & what's not
Price includes:
- Entrance ticket to a 90-min gala concert (2 parts with intermission)
- Entrance to cruise ship
- Buffet dinner with traditional Hungarian and international dishes, drinks included
- Welcome drink and two further drinks
Price does not include:
- Tour guiding
- Optional pickup and drop off service available
