Organ concert + Dinner & Cruise (save 700 HUF !)

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.

Program 2014

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791): Fantasy in F minor K 608
Antonio Vivaldi : 4 Seasons - Winter (Largo)
Alessandro Stradella (1639-1682): Pieta Signore
Tommaso Albinoni (1671-1751): Adagio
Ferenc Liszt (1811-1886): Choral
Franz Schubert (1797-1828): Ave Maria
Robert Schumann (1810-1856): Fugue on the Theme B-A-C-H
Georges Bizet (1838-1875): Agnus Dei
Johann Sebastian Bach: Badinerie from suite in B minor
Johann Sebastian Bach: Toccata and Fugue in D minor BWV 565

The pieces with soloist are performed by Kolos Kováts and with organ. The pieces with flute are performed by Eleonóra Krusic and with organ.
Every concert starts at 20:00, and takes about 65 minutes, without intermission.

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 escort you to the pier. The cruise starts at 22:00, but always waits for the guests from the theatre 

Feel Budapest's romantic atmosphere and enjoy excellent warm buffet-dinner, surrounded by the friendly lights of the Danube capital. 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 entries
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 vegetarian
Grilled polenta with feta cheese
Homemade dumplings with spinach and mustard-
mushroom sauce
Grilled vegetables
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

Desserts
Home-made strudel
Somló style sponge cake
Dessert variations Európa style
Season fruit basket
Mini tarts

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

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).

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