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 momentous 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

Antonio Vivaldi (1655–1736) - Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750): Concerto in A minor (Allegro, Adagio, Allegro) 12'
Antonio Vivaldi (1655–1736): Four Seasons Winter 4' (with flute)
Georg Friedrich Handel (1685-1759): Largo from the Opera Xerxes 3' (with soloist)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791): Ave verum 3' (with soloist) Ferenc Liszt (1811-1886): Prelude and Fugue on the theme B-A-C-H 13’
Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901): Aria from the opera Nabucco 4’
(with soloist)
Frederik Chopin (1810-1849): Variations on a Theme by Rossini 6' (with flute)
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827): Die Ehre Gottes aus der Natur 3’ (with soloist)
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750): Menuett, Badineri from Suite in B minor 6' (with flute)
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750): Toccata and Fugue in D minor 8’

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.

Place of program: Saint Stephen’s Basilica, 1051 Budapest, Szent István Square 1.

Prices:
I. 7800 HUF or 30 € / II. 6300 HUF or 24,3 € / III. 4500 HUF or 17,3 €

It is possible to book this program with the Dinner & Cruise® at 22:00. 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. On this occasion, 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

Discounted package price with Dinner & Cruise (Depending on the category of the seats for the performance):
I. 15700Ft / II. 14200 Ft / III. 12400 Ft

Dates of concert:
2012
May: 3. 10. 17. 24.
June: 7. 14. 21. 28.
July: 5. 12. 19. 26.
August: 2. 9. 16. 23. 30.
September: 6. 13. 20. 27.
October: 4. 11. 18. 25.

Culture, Budapest