Budapest
Dinner & Cruise: Symphony Orchestra, Cimbalom Show

Day/Time:	Saturday, May 5th 2012. 20:00
Venue:	The Danube Palace, Budapest

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About the event 'Dinner & Cruise: Symphony Orchestra, Cimbalom Show'

In the Cimbalom Show, the Danube Symphony Orchestra performs a wide range of works, from Bach to Gershwin, at the well-known Danube Palace in Budapest!

The Danube Symphony Orchestra has a long concert tradition, dating back to 1961, and performs the most famous classical melodies combined with the typical Hungarian instrument the "Cimbalom" (concert hammer dulcimer). This instrument is usually struck with special mallets called "beaters". It's heavy frame increases the dynamic power and many strings courses provide an extended range of sounds. A damper pedal allows more dynamic control.

During times of the Austrian-Hungarian monarchy, it was traditional that the noble families' children had to learn the "Cimbalom" instead of the piano. This is a unique opportunity to hear the most popular masterpieces of classical music interpreteted by cimbalom and the Danube Symphonic Orchestra - a sound that can be enjoyed only in Hungary!

On the cruise, you will enjoy the romantic atmosphere of Budapest and an excellent warm dinner buffet - prepared by Hungary’s only Gault Millau rated chef, Klöter Gregor - surrounded by the illuminated Danube metropolis.

Celebrate a wonderful night by romantic candlelight in Budapest.

Hostesses will accompany you to the ship's landing stage after the performance. The journey lasts c. 90 minutes, and the ships are equipped with air-conditioning.

Cold entrées

Spiced cottage cheese cream and traditional greaves cream

Soups

Goulash soup “Hortobágy style”

Vegetable ragout soup with noodles

Warm main courses

Stuffed cabbage rolls with sausage and sour cream

Spicy marinated grilled chicken breast served with bacon and onion sauce

Braised pieces of chicken thigh fillet in paprika sauce

Pork spare rib roast in garlic pepper sauce

Garnishes and vegetarian

Fried polenta terrine with goat cheese and rosemary garlic oil

Spinach noodles with mushroom in mustard cream sauce

Mashed potatoes with deep fried onion

Steamed rice with vegetables

Noodles

Salads

Different kind of raw salads, with yogurt dill and horseradish cognac dressing

“DP style“ Cabbage salad with bell pepper stripes and garlic cream dressing

“Caesar salad” Leaf salad with Parmesan cheese dressing and slices of grilled chicken breast

“Grandmother’s recipe” Potato salad with onion, mayonnaise, sour cream and mustard dressing

Season fruit basket

Desserts

Crême caramel grated with strawberry chocolate

Chocolate-peppermint mousse with egg liquor

Home-made strudel

Last update 2012 Editorial Team Classictic.com

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Artists of Dinner & Cruise: Symphony Orchestra, Cimbalom Show

Danube Symphony Orchestra

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The Danube Symphony Orchestra was formed back in 1961. Since then, the orchstra has given many performances both in Hungary and abroad, and consists of 60 professional musicians.

Their repertoire covers almost every musical style from the Baroque music to music of the 20th century. Their permanent concert hall is the theatre of the Danube Palace. Beside the concerts, they organise both for adults and children, they regularly play at various musical events held in Budapest. They are frequent guests at the Music Academy, at the Vigadó, at the Stephanie Palace and at the Convention Centre.

They have had international contacts since 1983 and have been invited to play in many foreign countries. They have often accompanied solo artists at music competitions and participated in colourful operettas, ballets and oratorio performances as well.

Not only do the musicians work together in this orchestra but in several chamber orchestras as well. Besides their permanent conductor András Deák, they are often conducted by other Hungarian and foreign conductors. Many Hungarian and foreign guest artists have performed with the orchestra, including Giuseppe di Stefano from Italy, James Galway, a flautist from Ireland and Ray Charles, the jazz star from the USA. They have given performances in Germany, France, Switzerland, the Netherlands and Italy.

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