Organ Concert in the Saint Stephan's Basilica
Organ concert in the Basilica
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 Miklуs Ybl, and was completed by Jуzsef 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 who is among some of the best organ artists in Hungary. The arias of the program are performed by Kolos Kovбts, one of the most famous concert and oratorio singers in Hungary. Among numerous prizes, in 1992 he also received also the highest prize Hungarian artist can aquire: the Kossuth Prize. The flute is played by Eleonуra Krusic who is already known for her performances with different orchestras from Barcelona to Zьrich, Graz and Vienna.
Program
Antonio Vivaldi (1655-1736)-Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750): Concerto in a minor (Allegro, Andante, Allegro)
Antonio Vivaldi : 4 Seasons - Winter (Largo)
Alessandro Stradella (1639-1682): Pieta Signore
Tommaso Albinoni (1671-1751): Adagio
Ludvig van Beethoven (1770-1827): Die Ehre Gottes aus der Natur
Ferenc Liszt (1811-1886): Fantasy and Fugue on the theme B-A-C-H
Franz Schubert (1797-1828): Ave Maria
Georges Bizet (1838-1875): Agnus Dei
Johann Sebastian Bach: Menuett, Badinerie from suite in B minor
Johann Sebastian Bach: Toccata and Fugue in D minor BWV 565
The solo pieces are performed by Kolos Kovбts accompanied by the organ. The flute pieces are performed by Eleonуra Krusic accompanied by the organ.
Every concert starts at 20:00, and takes about 70 minutes, without intermission.
dates
2013
October: 31.
November: 7. 14. 21. 28.
December: 5. 12. 19. 28.
Organ concert prices
Cat. 1 Cat. 2 Cat. 3
Adult 7800 HUF - 27,68€ 6300 HUF - 22,52€ 4500 HUF - 16,06€
Student 7300 HUF - 26€ 5900 HUF - 21,8€ 4200 HUF - 15€
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