After classical music concert in Danube Palace enjoy 1,5-hour dinner-cruise on the Danube by the candlelight atmosphere.

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 expanded 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.

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

Program

Berlioz: Rákóczi March

Erkel: Palotás from the opera

“László Hunyadi”

Delibes: Coppelia – Tschardas

Bartók: Romanian folk dances

Haydn: Farewell Symphony IV. movement

Liszt: Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2.

Kálmán: Devil-rider – Palotás

Lehár: Gold and Silver Waltz

Liszt: Love dreams

Folk-song adaptation: Under the mountains of Csitár

Kodály: Intermezzo

Monti: Csárdás

Strauss: Long live the Hungarians!

Strauss: Radetzky March

Cimbalom player:

Gergely Oláh

The Danube Symphony Orchestra is

conducted by

ANDRÁS DEÁK

In this case, you will get a full evening program, an unforgettable theatre performance, and a romantic and delicious candlelight dinner on one of our heated or air-conditioned ships. After the concert a host or hostess will show you to the pier. The cruise starts at 22:00, but always waits for the guests from the theatre.

Feel the romantic atmosphere of Budapest and enjoy excellent warm buffet-dinner. The meals are prepared by European, and world champion food sculptor, Attila Tanács, who is a true artist. He adds a creative touch to the already outstanding Hungarian and international cuisine served on our ships, placing emphasis on the harmony of color and form. 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.

Menu

Cold entrees

Spiced cottage cheese cream and traditional greaves cream

Soups

Alföld style goulash with noodles

Vegetable soup with tarragon and noodles

Warm main courses

Mini stuffed cabbage

Meatballs in tomato sauce

Turkey cutlets with vegetables in parsley sauce

Csongrád style pork slices in garlic sauce

Chicken Paprika

Garnishes and vegetarian

Boiled potatoes

Potato scones

Noodles

Steamed jasmin rice with corn

Vegetarian

Grilled polenta with feta cheese

Grilled vegetables

Salads

Corn salad in dill and yoghurt dressing

Vinegary potato salad

Cucumber salad with sour cream dressing

Caesar salad

Season fruit basket

Desserts

Somló style sponge cake pudding

Mini tiramisu cup

Blueberry fruit cream with chocolate sponge cake

Chocolate mousse

Home-made strudel

Drinks

1 Glass of wine (or juice) and 1 bottle of mineral water

Meeting point: Duna Palota (Danube Palace) 1051 Zrinyi Street 5.

Coordinates: 47° 30.0199' N, 019° 2.943' E