Danube Symphony Concert with Cimbalom show

A concert of the Danube Symphony Orchestra is an experience no music lover should miss when visiting Budapest. A symphonic orchestra accompanied by a traditional folk instrument is quite unusual outside of Hungary, but get a ticket for one of their concerts and you'll hear Mozart, Liszt or Gershwin with a twist. The Danube Symphony Orchestra is accompanied by the cimbalom, or hammered dulcimer. Adding a folk instrument to classical favorites has a long tradition in Hungary, dating back to the 19th century.

The Danube Symphony Orchestra was formed in 1961. Since then they have given many performances in Hungary and abroad. Their repertoire covers almost every musical style from Baroque music to the music of the 20th century. They perform the most famous classical melodies combined with a traditional Hungarian folk instrument, the cimbalom (Hammered Dulcimer). It is a unique opportunity to hear the masterpieces of the great composers interpreted by a folk instrument and a symphonic orchestra in a way which can be enjoyed only in Hungary.

Their permanent conductor is the dynamic personality, András Deák, but they often welcome guest conductors from Hungary and as well as abroad. They've collaborated with many prestigious guest artist such as singer, Giuseppe di Stefano, flutist, James Galway and even Ray Charles. They have given performances all over Europe, in countries such as Germany, France, Switzerland, the Netherlands and Italy.

The cimbalom, which adds a special sound to the concerts of the Danube Symphony Orchestra is a world renowned Hungarian folk instrument played primarily with beaters. It is equipped with a heavy frame for more dynamic power and has many added string courses for an extended range of sound and also a damper pedal to allow more dynamic control.

Join us for an unforgettable musical journey with a uniquely Hungarian flavor!

Ticketprices:

Adult:
I. cat.    8100 HUF
II. cat.   7200 HUF
III. cat.  6400 HUF

Student:
I. cat.    7200 HUF
II. cat.   6400 HUF
III. cat.  5600 HUF

Every concert starts at 20:00,and consists of twice 40-45 minutes,with an intermission.

Prorgram 2012

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

Save money! Buy together the Budapest Card and our Symphony Concert with Cimbalom Program!

A special offer for those who would like to use the public transport of Budapest free, and enjoy a unique Hungarian classical music performance, the Symphony Concert accompanied by the cimbalom, which is a traditional Hungarian instrument:

With the Budapest Card usage of public transportation in Budapest is completely free.
The card is valid for 72 hours.
If you order the package, we can deliver it to the reception of your hotel.

You can save 2 000 (ca. 7,5 Euro)/1 400 (ca. 5 Euro)/1 300 HUF (ca. 4 Euro) (depending the category), if you combine the Budapest Card with our Symphony Concert with Cimbalom program. And also you can enjoy all of the discounts, which you get with the Card.

Click on the pictures, to see the theatre hall in 3D!

360° view of Duna Palota (Danube Palace) theater

Venue of the program (Danube Palace):