The Danubia Orchestra kicks off the year on January 3 at the Budapest (Budapest) Congress Center, reviving the glow of the Austro-Hungarian (Osztrák–Magyar) peace years with a modern spark. Expect a heady mix of passionate waltzes, snappy polkas, and fiery Hungarian dances — with plenty of Strauss, Stravinsky, and Brahms lighting up the night.
Program Highlights
It’s a whirlwind of ballroom elegance and rhythmic swagger: sweeping melodies, crackling percussion, and the kind of orchestral color that makes a hall hum. The repertoire nods to Gilded Age ballrooms but isn’t afraid to push the boundaries, weaving in bold textures and quicksilver turns that keep it all fresh.
Special Guests and Vibe
The Sárközy Collective joins as guest artists, delivering a distinctive, genre-crossing sound that’s both fresh and magnetic — the kind of energy that brings a tradition into the present. Conductor Máté Hámori anchors the evening and guides audiences with commentary in Hungarian and English, making the concert as welcoming as it is thrilling.
