The program takes place in one of Budapest Downtown’s most distinguished theatre buildings, the Pesti Vigadó. The building itself is of great importance, due to its role in the birth of today’s capital, as it was the host of the meeting where the mayoralty of the three main parts of the city declared unity. Predecessor to the Vigadó of Pest, the Redoute, opened its doors in 1833 as a masterpiece of Classicism. Being the only concert hall in the capital at the time, artists like Strauss, Erkel and Liszt played there; so the Pesti Vigadó is the proper location to greet and celebrate the New Year.
Tickets are available separately, in multiple options:
-Full night event (5 course gala dinner, 1st category concert seat, salon reception)
-Gala Dinner and Gala Concert (5 course gala dinner, 1st category concert seat)
-Gala Concert and Salon reception (1st category concert seat, salon reception)
-1st category concert seat only
Program:
19:00- Gala Dinner
As program starter, we would like to invite you to our Gala Dinner beginning at 19:00. Do not worry about table reservations for New Year’s Eve’, enjoy a full service Gala Dinner in the beautiful restaurant hall of the PestiVigadó! The Gala Dinner features a 5 course meal, selected and prepared exclusively for this event. There are cold and warm appetizers, soup, main course and dessert; on top of that, a different glass of premium wine is served for each course from a carefully selected assortment.
22:00 – Gala Concert
The two hours long Gala Concert starts at 22:00 in the theatre hall, preparing New Year’s celebration. There is no better way to greet the coming year, than listening to some great classical music, from composers known worldwide, in a prestigious environment. In preparation for the New Year’s celebration, the Budapest Gala Orchestra leads the grandiose concerto, in cooperation with professional ballet dancers serving as confirmation to the fact that music and dance is inseparable. The program includes operetta songs performed by soloists of the world-famous Budapest Operetta Theatre. In addition to all, we took the opportunity to include some unique elements into the program; well known evergreens on a traditional Hungarian folk instrument, the cimbalom, and Hungarian folk song adaptation performed by talented gypsy band.
00:00 –New Year’s Greeting
00:30 Salon reception
Clink glasses and celebrate after midnight on our salon reception. Celebrate the New Year in ballroom atmosphere with friends, family, loved ones, or join the great multicultural crowd. Having a great time together, exchanging stories and experiences with fellow travelers is a great way to set a delightful mood, and start a coming year, full of promises.Salon music and dance opportunity is provided for the young and for those, who never get old! On our all-inclusive salon reception, there’s no empty plate or glass, the open bar features champagne, multiple wine options soft drinks and much more. Everything that’s necessary for a great party!
Menu
Home-made butter with blue cheese and walnut bread
Cold appetizer
Goose liver paté with pistachio, sund dried plum foam and roasted sweet bread
Szatmári Vulcanus Szigliget
Soup
Chilli-cilantro chickpea cream soup
Warm appetizer
Roasted baby pork bacon skin on with ginger carrot cream and fennel salad
Kiss Gábor Villányi Rosé Cuvée
Main Course
Deer spine with thyme and walnut flavoured white mush, red wine jus, caramelized pear and chestnut
Balla Géza Ménesi Kadarka
Dessert
Vigadó Royal dessert with salted caramel and orange with tarragon seasoning
Szatmári Ürmös likőr
Ballroom Party menu at midnight
Red lentil stew with vegetables and beef tongue
Stuffed cabbage
Open Bar
Champagne
Red, White, Rose Wine
Beer
Mineral water, soft drinks
2. Vegetarian menu
Home-made butter with blue cheese and walnut bread
Cold appetizer
Goat cheese layered vegetable casserole with roasted sesame seed and carrot puree with ginger and orange seasoning
Szatmári Vulcanus Szigliget
Soup
Chilli-cilantro chickpea cream soup with black mussel
Warm appetizer
Crispy courgette with marjoram seasoning and curry yoghurt
Kiss Gábor Villányi Rosé Cuvée
Mai course
Grilled ewe cheese with potato soufflé and olive-tomato sauce
Balla Géza Ménesi Kadarka
Dessert
Vigadó Royal dessert with salted caramel and orange with tarragon seasoning
Szatmári Ürmös likőr
Ballroom Party at midnight
Red lentil stew with vegetables
Sweet cabbage stuffed with vegetables and bolete with thyme seasoning
Open Bar during the Dinner
Champagne
Red, White, Rose Wine
Beer
Mineral water, soft drinks
In case of vegetarian menu, we kindly ask you to contact us : hunkonc@ticket.info.hu
PROGRAMM:
PART 1.
Johann Strauss: Die Fledermaus(The Bat)– Overture
Orchestra
Johann Strauss: Die Fledermaus(The Bat) – Champagne Song
Lévai Enikő Éva, Bódi Barbara, Boncsér Gergely, Kádár Szabolcs, Ballett Ensemble
Franz Lehár: The Land of Smiles – You are my heart’s delight („Dein ist mein ganzes Herz”)
Boncsér Gergely
Franz Lehár: The Merry Widow– Vilja Song
Lévai Enikő Éva
Emmerich Kálmán:The Czardas Queen– „Das ist die Liebe”
Bódi Barbara, Kádár Szabolcs
Franz Lehár: The Merry Widow – „Lippen schweigen”
Lévai Enikő Éva, Boncsér Gergely
Johann Strauss (jr.): „Tritsch-Tratsch“ Polka
Balett Ensemble
Giuseppe Verdi: La Traviata – Brindisi
Lévai Enikő Éva, Bódi Barbara, Boncsér Gergely, Kádár Szabolcs
Jules Massenet: Thais - Meditation
Orchestra
Franz Lehár: The Merry Widow– Grisette Song and Kan-Kan
Bódi Barbara, Ballett Ensemble
PART 2.
Franz Lehár: Eva-Walz
Ballett Ensemble
Emmerich Kálmán:The Czardas Queen – „Heia, heia, in den Bergen”
Lévai Enikő Éva, Ballett Ensemble
Emmerich Kálmán: The Czardas Queen – „Ganz ohne Weiber…”
Kádár Szabolcs, Ballett Ensemble
Emmerich Kálmán: The Czardas Queen– „Tanzen möcht' ich”
Lévai Enikő Éva, Boncsér Gergely
Vittorio Monti: Czardas
Gypsy Band
A csitári hegyek alatt… (Hungarian Folksong)
Gypsy Band
Grigoraş Ionică Dinicu: The Nightingale
Gypsy Band
Jenő Huszka: Elisabeth – „Délibábos Hortobágyon”
Bódi Barbara, Kádár Szabolcs, Ballett Ensemble
Franz Lehár: Gipsy Love – „Hör´ ich Cymbalklänge”
Lévai Enikő Éva, Ballett Ensemble
Emmerich Kálmán: Countess Mariza – „Komm mit nach Varazdin”
Bódi Barbara, Kádár Szabolcs
Emmerich Kálmán: Countess Mariza – „Komm´ Zigan”
Boncsér Gergely
Emmerich Kálmán: The Czardas Queen– „Jajj mamam”
Lévai Enikő Éva, Bódi Barbara, Boncsér Gergely, Kádár Szabolcs
Ballett Ensemble
Dirigent: Werner Gábor
Concertmaster: Gabora Gyula
Date: 31 december
Tickets are available separately, in multiple options:
-Full night event (5 course gala dinner, 1st category concert seat, salon reception)
Price: 48 700 HUF/ 162,5 EUR
Program starts: 19:00h
Meeting time, point: 18:30h, 1051 Budapest, Vigadó tér. 2.