Whilst on your city break holiday in Hungary, we invite you to
experience the magic aura surrounding the Budapest opera & ballet
and enjoy the enthralling voices of our favourite operatic singers
and the vibrant performances of world class ballet dancers. Almost
every evening the curtains rise to transfer the spectators to the
surprising world created on the stage by talents of the performers,
composer and conductor.
| “We look forward to delivering the most stunning opera
holiday one can experience in Europe. I look forward to speaking
with you”
Daniel Oxley,
(Operas abroad specialist) |
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Whatever performance you see in Budapest’s wonderful theatres, you
will feel from the stage a power of talents, inspiration, skill and
fidelity to the art. If there is a particular performance you would
like to see, during your short stay in Budapest, then this can
easily be pre-arranged and booked for you by Vamos Travel. Please
add this to your enquiry form.
| Opera & ballet holiday package: |
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A standard opera weekend package includes:
- Return flights (Vamos Travel is ATOL
bonded)
- Three night’s accommodation, b & b
- Travel notes
- Meeted Airport to Hotel transfer
- Opera, ballet or concert tickets
Browse on-line or request a brochure, to study our
holiday packages. We offer a wide
selection of 3 star, 4 star, 5 star and boutique hotels at very
competitive prices. We are always pleased to arrange holidays to
meet individual requirements, extra nights and special needs. *Please note: Opera, ballet and concert tickets are not quoted in
the city break package prices. Just add to your enquiry form, the
performance you would like to see. If you are not familiar with a
particular theatre’s repertoire, then please contact our expert
team, who will make some impartial suggestions.
Online Enquiry
Call now the opera specialists: 0870 762 4017 Vamos Travel
| Hungarian State Opera House |
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The State Opera House dates from 1884 and was built as a
rival to the opera houses of Paris and Vienna. Its previous musical
directors have included Gustav Mahler, Otto Klemperer and the father
of Hungarian opera, Ferenc Erkel. Among the treasures in the UNESCO
World Heritage site that covers Budapest, the impressive
neo-renaissance building of the State Opera House is one of the most
stand-out buildings to be visited. It was built according to the
designs of Miklos Ybl and has been Hungary’s principle venue for
opera and ballet productions since its resurrection. Don’t miss the
opportunity to watch a performance at the opera house on holiday in
Budapest. Throughout its history the theatre's main consideration
has always been to cultivate the traditions of classical opera &
ballet and enrich them with modern artistic solutions. Together with
Vienna, Budapest is the capital of opera & ballet and visitors can
see for themselves the high standard of shows performed here. The
splendid building of the State Opera Theatre provides an ideal
setting for luxurious entertainment. The main season runs from
September to mid-June and many of the major productions will be
familiar to any opera & ballet enthusiast. We have a dedicated
department that specialises in Opera, ballet, theatre and
luxury hotel breaks.
CARMEN Bizet 16
February 2008
DIE MEISTERSINGER
VON NÜRNBERG Wagner 17 February 2008
CARMEN Bizet 21 February 2008
DIE MEISTERSINGER
VON NÜRNBERG Wagner 23 February 2008
LA FORZA DEL
DESTINO Verdi 24 February 2008
CARMEN Bizet 27 February 2008
LE NOZZE DI
FIGARO Mozart 28 February 2008
LA FORZA DEL
DESTINO Verdi 29 February 2008
LE NOZZE DI
FIGARO Mozart 01 March
2008
DIE MEISTERSINGER
VON NÜRNBERG Wagner 02 March 2008
JENUFA Janácek
04 March 2008
LE NOZZE DI
FIGARO Mozart 06 March 2008
JENUFA Janácek
07 March 2008
JENUFA Janácek
11 March 2008
BÁNK BÁN
Erkel 14 March 2008
BÁNK BÁN
Erkel 16 March 2008(m)
JENUFA Janácek
19 March 2008
PARSIFAL Wagner 21 March 2008
PARSIFAL Wagner 24 March 2008
CARMEN Bizet 26 March 2008
LA BOHČME
Puccini 28 March 2008
CARMEN Bizet 30 March 2008
LA BOHČME
Puccini 05 April 2008
DON PASQAULE
Donizetti 06 April 2008
LA BOHČME
Puccini 08 April 2008
DON GIOVANNI
Mozart 12 April 2008
LA BOHČME
Puccini 13 April 2008
DON PASQAULE
Donizetti 13 April 2008(m)
DON GIOVANNI
Mozart 17 April 2008
DON PASQAULE
Donizetti 19 April 2008(m)
DON GIOVANNI
Mozart 20 April 2008
DON GIOVANNI
Mozart 24 April 2008
DON PASQAULE
Donizetti 27 April 2008(m)
DON GIOVANNI
Mozart 29 April 2008
DON GIOVANNI
Mozart 02 May 2008
TURANDOT
Puccini 03 May 2008
TOSCA
Puccini 04 May 2008
TURANDOT
Puccini 11 May 2008
TURANDOT
Puccini 13 May 2008
TOSCA
Puccini 16 May 2008
DON
CARLOS Verdi 17 May 2008
DON
CARLOS Verdi 18 May 2008
DON
CARLOS Verdi 20 May 2008
TOSCA
Puccini 21 May 2008
CARMEN Bizet 22 May 2008
DON
CARLOS Verdi 23 May 2008
CARMEN Bizet 24 May 2008
DON
CARLOS Verdi 25 May 2008
DON
CARLOS Verdi 29 May 2008
TOSCA
Puccini 30 May 2008
EUGENE ONEGIN
Tchaikovsky 31 May 2008
EUGENE ONEGIN
Tchaikovsky 01 June
2008
EUGENE ONEGIN
Tchaikovsky 03 June 2008
EUGENE ONEGIN
Tchaikovsky 04 June 2008
EUGENE ONEGIN
Tchaikovsky 06 June 2008
EUGENE ONEGIN
Tchaikovsky 07 June 2008
EUGENE ONEGIN
Tchaikovsky 08 June 2008
The other major venue for opera and ballet in Budapest is the
Erkel Színház, which dates back to 1911. The Erkel Színház was
originally built in an Art Nouveau style, but due to many
renovations, it has lost many of its original features. Although,
the state Opera House is the preferred venue for most Budapest
visitors, the Erkel Színház is still an impressive venue, in fact
it’s the largest theatre in Hungary, seating as many as 2,400
people. Its season runs from mid September to the middle of June and
spectators are guaranteed to see a rich variety of works including
the standard repertoire, and also many Hungarian works which are not
heard very often in the UK. Contact our friendly staff about
designing a suitable opera city break package that includes opera
and ballet tickets. We’ll be happy to tailor make a budget break or
luxury Imperial city holiday that coincides with any performance at
the Erkel Színház. Vamos Travel specialises in opera & ballet
performances in Central and Eastern Europe. We look forward
to your enquiry.
The Hungarian’s are extremely proud of their musical heritage,
having produced two of the world’s finest composers, Kodaly and
Bartók. So it is of no surprise that classical music is very popular
and well represented in Budapest. Both, the Hungarian State opera
house & Erkel Theatre present world class concert
performances, but there are many other amazing concert venues to
discover in the city. The imposing concert hall of the Pesti Vigadó
is to this day, one of the most significant venues of music life in
Buda. Ever since it was first opened the Pesti Vigadó has always
been a hub of classical music life where some of the greatest
musicians of the 19th and 20th century have performed. Franz Liszt,
the pianist and conductor, appeared in the Vigadó on several
occasions, even together with Richard Wagner once, in 1875.
Interestingly, between June and August, a whole host of temporary
concert venues spring up, bringing classical music to the masses.
Budapest has one of the most vibrant concert scenes in Europe. Book
in advance your concert tickets for your city break
stay in Budapest, with Vamos Travel. |
