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The three best Folklore ensembles in Hungary
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The Hungarian State Folk Ensemble (Budai Vigadó), the Danube Folk Ensemble and Rajkó Folk Ensemble (in the Danube Palace) are three of the best Hungarian folk ensembles with the longest tradition (the first one was formed in 1951, and the second one in 1957), which have performances all around the country and abroad.
All the three of the Ensembles consist of 30 artists. Their choreographies are based on authentic dances. Some of them were collected in isolated villages and date back hundreds of years. Through the performed dances you can get a broad view of the music, dance and costume heritage of Hungary and the Hungarian inhabited areas.
Ticket prices
| Category |
Adult |
Student |
| I. category |
5600.- HUF (cca. 24.- EUR) |
5100.- HUF (cca. 22.- EUR) |
| II. category |
4600.- HUF (cca. 20.- EUR) |
4200.- HUF (cca. 18.- EUR) |
| III. category |
3300.- HUF (cca. 13.- EUR) |
3000.- HUF (cca. 12.- EUR) |
Concert dates
Hungarian State Folk Ensemble
June: 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24, 26, 28
July: 1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 29, 31
August: 2, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, 28, 30
September: 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 21, 23, 25, 27, 30
October: 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30
November: 1, 4, 8, 10, 17, 24
December: 1.
Danube Folk Ensemble
June: 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27
July: 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 28, 30
August: 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 22, 27, 29
September: 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26
October: 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31
December: 27, 28, 29
Rajkó Folk Ensemble
June: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
July: 6, 13, 20
August: 10, 17, 24, 31
September: 7, 14, 28
Every concert starts at 20:00, and consists of twice 40-45 minutes, with an intermission.
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Danube Symphony Orchestra
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The Danube Symphony Orchestra was formed in 1961. Since then they have given many performances both in Hungary and abroad. The Orchestra consists of 60 professional musicians.
Their repertoire covers almost every musical style from the Baroque music to music of the 20th century. Their permanent concert hall is the theatre of the Danube Palace, Budapest. Apart from the concerts they organize both for adults and children, they regularly play at various musical events held in Budapest. They are frequent guests at the Music Academy, at the Vigadó, at the Stephanie Palace and at the Convention Centre.
They have had international contacts since 1983 and have been invited to play in many foreign countries. They have often accompanied solo artists at music competitions and participated in colourful operettas, ballets and oratorio performances as well.
Not only do the musicians work together in this orchestra but in several chamber orchestras as well. Besides their permanent conductor András Deák, they are often conducted by other Hungarian and foreign conductors. Many Hungarian and foreign guest artists have performed with the orchestra, including Giuseppe di Stefano from Italy, James Galway, a flautist from Ireland and Ray Charles, the jazz star from the USA. They have given performances in Germany, France, Switzerland, the Netherlands and Italy.
Ticket prices
| Category |
Adult |
Student |
| I. category |
8100.- HUF (cca. 34.- EUR) |
7200.- HUF (cca. 31.- EUR) |
| II. category |
7200.- HUF (cca. 31.- EUR) |
6400.- HUF (cca. 27.- EUR) |
| III. category |
6400.- HUF (cca. 27.- EUR) |
5600.- HUF (cca. 24.- EUR) |
Concert dates
June: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
July: 7, 14, 21
August: 4, 11, 18, 25
September: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
October: 6, 13, 20, 27
November: 3
December: 25, 26, 30
Programme of the Danube Concert 2009
Berlioz: Rákoczi March
Erkel: Palotás from the opera "László Hunyadi"
Haydn: 104th Symphony-Finale
Bartók: Rumanian Folk Dances (7 little movements)
Liszt: Les preludes
Kálmán: Devil-rider - Palotás
Lehár: Gold and Silver Waltz
Kodály: Háry János suite - Intermezzo
Dvorak: 8th Slavic Dance
Liszt: Love Dreams
Monti: Csárdás
Strauss: Long live the Hungarians!
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Organ Concert in the St. Anne Church
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The St. Anne Church makes home for our organ-concert series. The St. Anne Church is one of the most beautiful baroque buildings of Budapest. The construction of the church started in 1740, according to the plans of Kristóf Hamon, and was completed by Mátyás Nepauer in 1761. In the next 200 years the church suffered from wars, floods and earthquakes, even it was planned to be demolished, owing to the construction of the metro network. Fortunately this plan was not realised, and the church was reconstructed between 1970-1984.
Address: Batthyány tér 7. Budapest 1011
The programme of the concert was adapted for the organ of this church by Gábor Lehotka, professor of the Academy of Music in Budapest. Anasztázia Bednarik, Miklós Teleki and László Attila Almásy regularly give concerts in Hungary, Austria, Germany and Switzerland.
Ticket prices
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Student |
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3900.- HUF (cca. 18.- EUR) |
3600.- HUF (cca. 16.- EUR) |
Concert dates
May: 1. 8. 15. 22. 29. 31.
June: 5. 7. 12. 14. 19. 21. 26. 28.
July: 3. 5. 10. 12. 17. 19. 24. 26. 31.
August: 2. 7. 9. 14. 16. 21. 23. 28. 30.
September: 4. 6. 11. 13. 18. 20. 25. 27.
Programm 2009
Mozart - Lehotka: A Little Night Music (Movement Nr. 1 Allegro) OR Mozart: F minor Fantasy
Vivaldi: 4 Seasons - Winter OR Albinoni - Lehotka: Adagio
Vivaldi - Bach: Concerto in A minor (Allegro, Adagio, Allegro)
Schubert - Teleki: Ave Maria OR Liszt: Ave Maria
Liszt: B-A-C-H Prelude and Fugue
Lehotka: Noel OR Lehotka: French Suit OR Lehotka: Variations and Fugue for Beatles Themes
Bartók - Lehotka: An Evening at the Seklers
Bach: Toccata and Fugue in D minor
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Dinner & Cruise
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Budapest panorama was added to the World Cultural Heritage List by UNESCO. Join us for a unique Budapest experience, and while admiring this panorama you can enjoy a delicious meal on our ship.
The Danube, this very important and mighty river starting in Germany, on its journey to the Black sea flows through many capitals. In Budapest it runs majestically through the center of the city, creating one of the finest panoramas on the continent. The Danubes embankment treasures the old and embraces the new, historic is mingling with the modern. We would like to invite you to see our capital on the most romantic way. To customize your needs we prepared three types of boat cruises.
DINNER & CRUISE - at 22:00, starts only on concert days.
Our company organizes different cultural programs in the city which are starting at 20:00 (Hungarian folk dance performances, Symphony concerts, Organ concerts). After the end of the performance in the Duna Palota (Danube Palace) or in the Budai Vigadó, our hostesses will accompany you to the Ship (5 minutes walk to the ship). You will be welcomed on board of one of our air-conditioned ships, which will take you on a one-and-a-half-hour-long cruise with an excellent warm buffet-dinner. In the romantic candlelight atmosphere you can enjoy the wonderful view of the city swimming in lights. After dinner you can also admire the panorama from the open upper deck of the ship. Guiding is not included in the program.
When the performances take place in the Budai Vigadó the meeting point is in the theaters lobby (Corvin tér 8). The cruise starts in the Buda side, but finishes on the Pest side of the city.
On request our hostesses can call you a taxi at the end of the tour.
You can book the DINNER & CRUISE separately from the Hungarian folk dance performances or the Danube Concert, too. In that case, when booking your tickets, you will be informed about which place to come to at 21.30 to the Duna Palota (Danube Palace, Zrínyi utca 5.) or the Budai Vigadó (Corvin tér 8.).
You can book the cruise without dinner too, with drinks only (a glass of champagne and another glass of drink: soft drink, wine or beer). The ship cruise takes about one and a half hours.
Ticket prices
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Adult |
Student |
| DINNER & CRUISE |
7900.- HUF (cca. 33.- EUR) |
7200.- HUF (cca. 30.- EUR) |
DRINK AND CRUISE |
3600.- HUF (cca. 15.- EUR) |
3300.- HUF (cca. 14.- EUR) |
Menu
Aperitif
Champagne, Peach Palinka, Orange Juice
Cold entries
Curd Cheese Cream seasoned "Hungarian style"
Goose Greaves Cream
Soup
Traditional Gulash Soup with Loin Cubes
Warm main course
Grilled Chicken Breast served with Cheese Sauce "Tokaj style"
Hungarian Letcho with Vienna Sausage
Grilled Sausage with Mini Stuffed Cabbage
Vegetarian
Vegetable - Lasagne
Garnishes
Stewed Rice
Buttered Parsley Potatoes
Salads
Greek Rustic Salad with Feta Cheese
Potato Salad with Onions and Light Mayonnaise
Noodle Salad with Rosemary
Fresh Green Salads with different kinds of Dressings
Desserts
Variety of Mini Desserts
Variety of Mini Strudels with Cinnamon-Vanilla Sauce
Fruit basket
Season and Exotic Fruits
Drinks
1 glass of red or white wine + 1 bottle of water (0,33) or soft drink + tea
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Operetta Ship
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During the candle-lit voyage the international program of excellent singing, instrumental and dancing artists, called the Operettaship Association formed by the members of the Hungarian State Opera House will guarantee Your entertainment. They sing and play the most popular passages of operas, operettas, Italian, Spanish songs, musicals in the original languages, instrumental solos, and perform brilliant folklore, classical and step dances in elegant costumes.
During the exclusive voyage, while admiring the wonderfully lit night view of Budapest, you can choose from the favourite dishes of Ferenc Lehár, Imre Kálmán, Johann Strauss. The program lasts from 8 to 10 p.m.
The program are held on 22 March, and from 4 April 2008 to 31 October 2008 every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun. (except 20. August) from 8 to 10 PM.
The programme is guaranteed and not depending on the weather and groups can order the performance to any day of the year.
Ticket prices
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Adult |
Children (under 12 years) |
| with dinner, program and cruise |
12800.- HUF (cca. 54.- EUR) |
9000.- HUF (cca. 38.- EUR) |
| without dinner, only program, cruise |
7900.- HUF (cca. 38.- EUR) |
6000.- HUF (cca. 25.- EUR) |
Operetta Ship Menu 2009
Welcome Drink
Glass of champagne
Cold dishes
Turkey-roll stuffed with dryed fruits
Pullet breast ala Palermo
Favorite of our Chef - cold meat plate
Different kind of vegetables stuffed delicious salads
Stuffed egg ala casino
Mixed cheese plate
Salads
Potatoes salad with onion and bacon
Greek salad
Season salads with various souces
Pickled vegetables from Vecsés
Fresh, home-baked breads
white, semi-brown and rye bread, fingers: nature, with sesame- and poppy seed
Main courses
Pike-pearch of lake Balaton in savory sauce
Gratain vegetables on chicken-strings
Beef stew in red wine a la Gemenc
Mini stuffed cabbage
Garnishes
Buttered rice with parsley
Special grated and roasted potatoes
Home-made pasta or granulated-pastry
Dessert
Sweet dreams of Somló with chocholate souse
Fruit salad
Sweet honeyed dough with walnut or rice-cake or Grandmas stuffed noodle with jelly
Beside the menu our guests can choose from a wide range of the supply of our drink bar.
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Experience Budapest by Boat
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DUNA BELLA -
DAYTIME SIGHTSEEING CRUISE
A pleasant hour on board of Duna Bella, sailing between the splendid vision of Buda and Pest & an hour walk on Margaret Island. A sparkling cocktail and a choice of wine, beer or soft drink.
DANUBE LEGEND -
EVENING SIGHTSEEING CRUISE
Sound, view and vision show on the river. You are invited for an hour's showboat cruise at night. Glass in hand you will be able to experience how the legends of Budapest come alive. You can look behind the walls of the Royal Palace, the Parliament, the bridges, and other splendid sights all bathed in light.
CANDLELIT DINNER CRUISE ON THE RIVER DANUBE
Enjoy your meal and let the scenery of evening Budapest delight you. A four-course candlelit dinner and live music - all on board of our brand new "bubble boat". Every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday at 19:45. Boarding from 19.30. Duration 2h30m
Ticket prices
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Adult |
Student |
| Duna Bella |
3900.- HUF (cca. 17.- EUR) |
2900.- HUF (cca. 12.- EUR) |
| Danube Legend |
4900.- HUF (cca. 21.- EUR) |
3700.- HUF (cca. 16.- EUR) |
| Candlelight Dinner |
14.900.- HUF (cca. 62.- EUR) |
14.900.- HUF (cca. 62.- EUR) |
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