Christmas Gala Concert in Budapest

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Stop At: Hungaria Koncert, Duna Palota, Budapest 1051 Hungary

Making their home at the Danube Palace in Budapest when not performing internationally, the world-renowned Danube Chamber Orchestra will perform a variety of classical favorites, from the Baroque to the 20th century. Listen to the sounds of Strauss, Brahms, Saint-Saens, and more.

PROGRAM

Part 1.

Hector Berlioz: Rákóczi March (Orchestra)

Zoltán Kodály: Intermezzo–from opera Háry János (Orchestra)

Johannes Brahms: Hungarian DancesNo. 5. (Orchestra with cimbalom solo)

Béla Bartók: Roumanian Folk Dances (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– „Dasist die Liebe”

Franz Lehár: The Merry Widow- Medley (Orchestra)

Franz Lehár: The Merry Widow– „Grisetten Lied und Kan-Kan (Ballett Ensemble)

The Grigoraş Ionică Dinicu: The nightingale (Gypsy Band)

A csitári hegyek alatt… (Hungarian Folksong, Gypsy Band)

Vittorio Monti: Czardas (Gypsy Band)

Emmerich Kalman: The Devil-rider– Palotás (Orchestra, Ballett Ensemble)

Emmerich Kálmán: Countess Mariza– „Komm mit nach Varazdin”

Johann Strauss jr.: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 and soloists of Budapest Operetta Theatre

After the concert, enjoy your dinner and cruise with live music (if option selected).

Menu:

Cold Starters:

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 Vegetables:

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

Seasonal Fruit Basket

Desserts:

Home-made strudel

Somló style sponge cake

Mini tarts

Dessert variations Európa style

Drinks:

One glass of wine (or juice) and one bottle of water

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Danube River, Budapest Hungary

*OPTIONAL*

After the concert, enjoy your dinner and cruise with live music (if option selected).

Menu:

Cold Starters:

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 Vegetables:

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

Seasonal Fruit Basket

Desserts:

Home-made strudel

Somló style sponge cake

Mini tarts

Dessert variations Európa style

Drinks:

One glass of wine (or juice) and one bottle of water

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes