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 colourful, 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. You will also 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.

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A special evening concert consisting of a symphonic orchestra, hungarian folk song adaptations, operetta and ballet performances

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 Ballett Ensemble of Budapest Operetta Theatre

· Starts at 20:00

· Duration: 90 minutes

· Meeting point: inside the neo baroque theater hall, Danube Palace (1051 Zrínyi Street 5.)

· Meeting time is 19.30.

Every concert starts at 20.00, and consists of two parts, 40-45 minutes each, plus an intermission.