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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 |
6.200.- HUF |
5.600.- HUF |
| II. category |
5.400.- HUF |
4.900.- HUF |
| III. category |
3.600.- HUF |
3.300.- HUF |
Concert dates
Hungarian State Folk Ensemble
April: 19.
May: 3. 5. 10. 12. 17. 24. 26.
June: 2. 7. 9. 14. 16. 21. 23. 28. 30.
July: 5. 7. 12. 14. 21. 26.
August: 2. 4. 9. 11. 16. 18. 23. 25. 30.
September: 1. 6. 8. 13. 15. 20. 22. 27. 29.
October 4. 6. 11. 13. 18. 20.
Danube Folk Ensemble
March: 19. 26.
April: -
May: 2. 4. 9. 11. 16. 23. 25. 30.
June: 1. 6. 8. 13. 15. 20. 22. 27. 29.
July 4. 6. 11. 13. 18. 20. 25. 27.
August: 1. 3. 8. 10. 15. 17. 22. 24. 29. 31.
September: 5. 7. 12. 14. 19. 21. 26. 28.
October: 3. 5. 10. 12. 17. 19.
Rajkó Folk Ensemble
February: 26.
March: 12.
April: 2. 9. 16. 22. 23. 24. 25. 30.
May: 1. 6. 8. 13. 15. 18. 19. 20. 22. 27. 29.
June: 3. 5. 10. 12. 17. 19. 24. 26.
July: 1. 3. 8. 10. 15. 17. 22. 24. 28. 30.
August: 5. 7. 12. 14. 19. 21. 26. 28.
September: 2. 4. 9. 11. 16. 18. 23. 25. 30.
October: 2. 7. 9. 14. 16. 21. 23. 25. 27. 29.
November: 5. 12. 19. 26.
December: 3. 26. 28. 29.
Every concert starts at 20:00, and consists of twice 40-45 minutes, with an intermission.
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Danube Symphony Orchestra with Cimbalom Show
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Mozart, Liszt or Gershwin for symphony orchestra and Hungarian cimbalom (hammer dulcimer)? Outside Hungary it sounds unusual to include a typical Hungarian folk instrument, the cimbalom to perform with a symphony orchestra, but in Hungary the beauty of this instrumental combination has been known since the 19th century. Join us for an unforgettable musical travel á la hongroise through the most beautiful classical melodies ever.
The Danube Symphony Orchestra was formed in 1961. And since then they have given many performances both in Hungary and abroad. Their repertoire covers almost every musical style from the Baroque music to music of the 20th century. They perform the most famous classical melodies combined with typical Hungarian instrument, the Cimbalom (Hummer Dulcimer). It is a unique opportunity to hear most popular masterpieces of classical music interpreted by cimbalom and symphonic orchestra in a virtuous way which can be enjoyed only in Hungary.
Besides their permanent conductor András Deák, they are often conducted by other Hungarian and foreign conductors. They have given performances in Germany, France, Switzerland, the Netherlands and Italy.
The program of the concert and the orchestra is aexpanded with a world-known typical Hungarian instrument Cimbalom (concert hammer dulcimer). This instrument is played primarily with beaters. It is equipped with a heavy frame for more dynamic power and added many strings courses for an extended range of sounds and a damper pedal to allow more dynamic control.
Through the instrument combination of a cimbalom and a symphonic orchestra you can enjoy the most famous classical melodies in impressive Hungarian style.
Ticket prices
| Category |
Adult |
Student |
| I. category |
8.100.- HUF |
7.200.- HUF |
| II. category |
7.200.- HUF |
6.400.- HUF |
| III. category |
6.400.- HUF |
5.400.- HUF |
Concert dates
January: 1.
May: 7. 14. 21. 28.
June 4. 11. 18. 25.
July: 2. 9. 16. 23.
August: 6. 13. 27.
September: 3. 10. 17. 24.
October: 1. 8. 15. 22.
December: 27. 30.
Most popular works from the program
J. S. Bach - Air - with cimbalom
J. Brahms - Hungarian Dance No.5 - with cimbalom
T. Albinoni - Adagio - with cimbalom
P.I. Tchajkovsky - Flower Waltz - with cimbalom
G. Gershwin - Rhapsody In Blue
W. A. Mozart - A Little Night Music
L. v. Beethowen - Für Elise - cimbalom solo
B. Bartok Hungarian Pictures - with cimbalom
L. V. Beethowen - Moonlight Sonata - cimbalom solo
H. Berlioz - Rakoczy March
J. S. Bach - D-Major sonata - cimbalom solo
A. Vivaldi - Four Seasons- winter - with cimbalom
J. Haydn - Rondo all'Ongroise
F. Liszt - 2. Hungarian Rhapsody - with cimbalom
V. Monti - Csardas - with cimbalom
F. Erkel - Palotas
J. Haydn - Farewell Symphony
J. Strauss - Blue Danube Waltz
J. Strauss - Gipsy Baron - with cimbalom
Z. Kodály - Háry János - Intermezzo - with cimbalom
F. Chopin - As-Minor waltz - with cimbalom
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Organ Concert St. Stephen's Basilica
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The St. Stephen's Basilica is one of the most beautiful neo-classical buildings of Budapest. This is the most important church in Hungary, one of the most significant tourist attractions and the third highest building in our country.
The construction started in 1851, according to the plans of Miklós Ybl, and was completed by József Kauser in 1905. In the next 50 years the church suffered from wars, storms and earthquakes. The church was reconstructed 1983-2003.
The program of the concert was adapted by Miklos Teleki. Together with Virágh András, they belong to some of the best organ artists in Hungary. The arias of the program are performed by Kolos Kováts, one of the most famous concert an oratorio singer in Hungary. Among numerous prices, in 1992 he received also the highest prize hungarian artist can aquire: the Kossuth Prize. The flute is played by Eleonóra Krusic who is already known for her performances with different orchestras from Barcelona to Zürich, Graz and Vienna.
Ticket prices
| Category |
Adult |
Student |
| I. category |
7.800.- HUF |
7.300.- HUF |
| II. category |
6.300.- HUF |
5.900.- HUF |
| III. category |
4.500.- HUF |
4.200.- HUF |
Concert dates
May: 6. 13. 20. 27.
June: 3. 10. 17. 24.
July: 1. 8. 15. 22.
August: 5. 12. 18. 26.
September: 2. 9. 16. 23. 30.
October: 7. 14. 21.
Programm
Tommaso Albinoni (1671-1751): Adagio
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750): Prelude and Fugue C Major BWV 545
Antonio Stradella (1639-1682): Pieta Signore
Antonio Vivaldi (1655-1736): 4 Seasons – Winter
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791): Ave verum
Ferenc Liszt (1811-1886): Fantasy and Fugue on the theme B-A-C-H
Georges Bizet (1838-1875): Agnus Dei
Franz Schubert (1797-1828): Ave Maria
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827): The Glory of God
Johann Sebastian Bach: Menuett, Badinerie from B minor suite
Johann Sebastian Bach: Toccata and Fugue in D minor (BWV 565)
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Dinner & Cruise with live music
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Budapest has many faces. This vibrant city calms down a little bit at nights, lights are lit up, and a new city comes out from the twilight. We created this program for those who would like to enjoy the wonderful view of the city swimming in lights in a romantic candlelight atmosphere, and have a romantic dinner what is prepared by Hungary’s only one Gault Millau rated chef, Klöter Gregor-Grex.
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 Danube’s 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.
Ticket prices
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Adult |
Student |
| DINNER & CRUISE (with dinner) |
9.700.- HUF |
8.900.- HUF |
DINNER AND CRUISE (without dinner) |
4.200.- HUF |
3.900.- HUF |
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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Dinner & Cruise - at 22:00
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Budapest panorama was added to the World Cultural Heritage List by UNESCO. According to their justification, the banks of the Danube at Budapest also illustrate the various periods of the capital's history, and furthermore the city has one of the world's outstandingly beautiful urban cityscapes. The World Heritage site inscribed in 1987 stretched from the Chain Bridge (Clark Ádám Square) to the Technical University on the Buda side - an area containing the Gellért Baths, Mt. Gellért with its Freedom Monument and the Citadella, and also the building ensemble of the Buda Castle.
Feel Budapest's romantic atmosphere surrounded by the friendly lights of the Danube capital and enjoy a warm, excellent buffet-dinner, which is prepared by Hungary’s only one Gault Millaurated chef, Klöter Gregor-Grex. We will take you on a 1,5-hour-long cruise on one of our air-conditioned ships. In the romantic candlelight atmosphere you can enjoy the wonderful view of Budapest swimming in light. After dinner you can also admire the panorama from the open upper deck of the ship.
In the other case, without folk-dance performance the meeting point for Dinner & Cruise (22.00 h) is at 21.30h in:
Danube Palace (Zrínyi street 5.):
January: 1.
February: 26.
March: 12. 19. 26.
April: 2. 9. 16. 22. 23. 24. 25. 30.
May: 1. 2. 4. 6. 7. 8. 9. 11. 13. 14. 15. 16. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 25. 27. 28. 29. 30.
June: 1. 3. 4. 5. 6. 8. 10. 11. 12. 13. 15. 17. 18. 19. 20. 22. 24. 25. 26. 27. 29.
July: 1. 2. 3. 4. 6. 8. 9. 10. 11. 13. 15. 16. 17. 18. 20. 22. 23. 24. 25. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31.
August: 1. 3. 5. 6. 7. 8. 10. 12. 13. 14. 15. 17. 19. 20. 21. 22. 24. 26. 27. 28. 29. 31.
September: 2. 3. 4. 5. 7. 9. 10. 11. 12. 14. 16. 17. 18. 19. 21. 23. 24. 25. 26. 28. 30.
October: 1. 2. 3. 5. 7. 8. 9. 10. 12. 14. 15. 16. 17. 19. 21. 22. 23. 25. 27. 28. 29.
November: 5. 12. 19. 26.
December: 3. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30.
or in
Budai Vigado (Corvin square 8.):
April: 19.
May: 3. 5. 10. 12. 17. 24. 26. 31.
June: 2. 7. 9. 14. 16. 21. 23. 28. 30.
July: 5. 7. 12. 14. 19. 21. 26.
August: 2. 4. 9. 11. 16. 18. 23. 25. 30.
September: 1. 6. 8. 13. 15. 20. 22. 27. 29.
October: 4. 6. 11. 13. 18. 20.
Ticket prices
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Adult |
Student |
| DINNER & CRUISE (with dinner) |
7.900.- HUF |
7.500.- HUF |
DINNER AND CRUISE (without dinner) |
3.600.- HUF |
3.300.- HUF |
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) |
| Normal Ticket (program and cruise) |
5.500.- HUF |
4.000.- HUF |
| VIP Ticket without dinner |
8.500.- HUF |
6.000.- HUF |
| VIP Ticket with dinner |
13.500.- HUF |
9.000.- HUF |
Operetta Ship Menu
Welcome Drink
Glass of champagne
Cold dishes
Turkey rolls with dried fruit
Pullet in coat Palermo style
Seasonal delicatesse selection of our chef
Early fruit and/or vegetables stuffed with mixed salad
Casino eggs
Cheese variation
Salads
Potatosalad with fried bacon and onions
Greak salad
Early lettuce with dressings
Mixed pickles phantasy from Vecsés
Fresh baker's ware
White, ryebread; plain, sesam and poppy sead rolls
Warm dishes
Pike-pearch of lake Balaton in seasoned cream sauce
Gratain vegetables on chicken-strings Dubarry style
Veal paprikash (stew made of veal with paprika, tomato and sour cream, served with dumplings)
Mini stuffed cabbage
Garnishes
Fried parsley potatoes
Hungarian fries
Plain noodles
Dessert
Somló-styled ponge cake
Fruit salad
Jam pudding
The rights for changing the menu are reserved.
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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.
Ticket prices
| Type |
Adult |
Student |
Child (10-14) |
| Duna Bella |
2.900,- / 3.900.- HUF |
2.900.- HUF |
1.950.- HUF |
| Danube Legend |
4.900.- HUF |
3.700.- HUF |
2.450.- HUF |
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