Organ concert in the Basilica

The neo-classical St. Stephen’s Basilica is the most remarkable church of Hungary, one of the most significant of tourist attractions and also the third highest building in the whole country. The program of the concert in this amazing building was adapted by Miklos Teleki who is among the best organ artists in Hungary. The arias of the program are performed by Kolos Kováts, one of the most famous concert and oratorio singers in Hungary. The concert itself is 70 minutes long without intermission.

The arias of the program are performed by Kolos Kováts, one of the most famous and talented concert and oratorio singer in Hungary. He received the Liszt Ferenc prize, Merit of Art and the Kossuth Prize.

Flute performance is added to the concert as well, it is played by Eleonóra Krusic, who had been playing many times and in many orchestras in Hungary and abroad during the last years.

Program:

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791): Fantasie in F minor K 506
• Alessandro Stradella (1639-1682): Pietà Signore
• Tomaso Albinoni (1671-1751): Adagio
• Liszt Ferenc (1811-1886) - Camille Saint-Saёns (1835-1921): Legend in A major (St. Francis of Assisi's Sermon to the Birds)
• Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901): Prayer of Fiesco from opera Simone Boccanegra
• Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750): Polonaise, Minuet and Badinerie from Suite in B minor BWV 1067
• Johann Sebastian Bach: Toccata and Fugue in D minor BWV 565

Please note that reservations are made on a first-come, first-served basis within the category.

M eeting point:

• Budapest, St. Stephen Basilica, Szent István square 1., 1051 Hungary

M eeting time:

• 1 9:30

Buy VIP option which will provide the best seats during the concert and an interesting guided tour full of little known secrets and fascinating legends surrounding the architectural history of the basilica.

During the 45 minutes guided tour, learn about the historical basilica, visit the dome and have a spectacular view to the city from above - all without other visitors after opening hours! After the panoramic terrace, you will have the chance to visit the chapel where Hungary’s most sacred artifact, St. Stephen’s mummified right hand called Holy Right Hand (Szent Jobb) is kept.
Finally, you will head off to the main aisle of the church, where you can admire the architectural, sculptural elements, glass mosaics and much more.

VIP Category Included:

• 45 minutes exclusive guided tour after visiting hours: Dome, Church and Chapels
• First row seats during the concert
• 70 minutes Organ concert in the Basilica

Meeting point:

• St. Stephen's Basilica
  Budapest, Szent István square 1, 1051

Meeting time:

• VIP TICKET: 18:45 in front of the main entrance
• NON VIP TICKET: 19:30 in front of the main entrance

Please note:

• Guests will use elevator/lift but there is a 16 step staircase
• Tour is English only!