Christmas Gala Concert at Danube Palace

• Budapest Hungary
• Start: Jul 19 2022 00:00
• Finish: Dec 01 2024 00:00
• Time zone: Europe/Budapest

Looking for the most festive way to celebrate Christmas in Budapest? A show filled to the brim with glamour and sensations invites you to a journey that will put the magic back in Christmas. A special Christmas time evening concert consisting of a symphonic orchestra, hungarian folk song adaptations, operetta and ballet performances
What to expect
Hungary has long centuries’ worth of musical history that shaped and formed its culture. From simple but powerful folk songs to robust symphonic compositions and lighthearted singing-dancing tunes, Hungary’s musical heritage has it all. This Christmas you will have a chance to experience the broadness of Hungarian music from first hand.
The prestigious Gala Concert series arranged a very special holiday edition of its renowned show, filled with the spirit of Christmas.
Feast your eyes on a 90-minute long breathtaking performance featuring the famous Hungarian Danube Symphony Orchestra. Listen to some of the country’s greatest compositions while witnessing the stunning pirouettes and arabesques of Hungarian ballet dancers. During the evening, a classic Hungarian musical genre, the operetta will take centre stage when artists from the Budapest Operetta Theater join the grand symphony with songs from popular Hungarian operettas.
That special extra seasoning to the show is provided by Hungarian folk and gypsy musicians featuring the most typical Hungarian instrument, the cimbalom.
Entangle yourself in the holiday festivities the Hungarian way and discover the world of glamour with a special edition Christmas Gala Concert!
This Christmas, enjoy a special evening of classical music performed by the Danube Symphony Orchestra.
Making their home at the Danube Palace in Budapest when not performing internationally, the world-renowned Danube Symphony Orchestra will treat you to a selection of classical favorites, ranging in style from the Baroque to the 20th century. Christmas will be magical as you listen to the festive sounds of Strauss, Brahms, Saint-Saens, and more, conducted by András Deák.
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).