Exclusive Gala concert experience and river cruise in Budapest

Music always had a special place in the Hungarian culture. The country’s unique folklore traditions, its numerous world famous composers and musicians had great influence in the European music life inspiring numerous foreign composers and artists.

Now you have the chance to experience this one of a kind harmony with the guidance of the country’s best performers. The show combines all the captivating elements of Classical, Operetta, Hungarian folk and Gypsy music, forming a truly exciting and precious event.

One of the most famous Hungarian classical music ensembles, the Danube Symphony Orchestra is leading the performance, accompanied by professional ballet dancers for a more complex and vivid experience. The program also features operetta performances by the soloists of the world-famous Budapest Operetta Theatre.

To make the experience more colorful, a special Hungarian instrument, the cimbalom will be introduced. It is a truly unique traditional stringed instrument, which provides perfect harmony, accompanying the grand symphonic orchestra. Get to know the Hungarian folk music heritage, by watching traditional folk song adaptations performed by an authentic Gypsy ensemble.

Program:

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 – From the 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 Czardas Queen – "Das ist die Liebe"
• Franz Lehár: The MerryWidow – Medley (Orchestra)
• Franz Lehár: The Merry Widow – "Grisetten Lied 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 live the Magyar! Op. 332. (Orchestra)
• Emmerich Kálmán: Countess Mariza – "Braunes Mädel von der Pussta" (Ballett Ensemble)
• With Danube Symphonic Orchestra and Ballett Ensemble of Budapest Operetta Theatre