Budapest: St.Stephen's Basilica Grand Organ Concert Tickets

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Budapest: St.Stephen's Basilica Grand Organ Concert Tickets

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Admire one of Budapest's most iconic landmarks and enjoy the magnificent Grand Organ with a concert in St. Stephen's Basilica. Learn about the details and history of the Grand Organ with the organist

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Highlights

Admire the Grand Organ of St. Stephen's Basilica in Budapest with a live concert
Learn about the instrument's history and details directly from the organist
Hear a performance of live organ classics during a 20-minute performance
Explore the other parts of the basilica after the performance at your leisure
Witness the fantastic views of the entire city from the panoramic terrace

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Visit St.Stephen's Basilica in Budapest and discover its awe-inspiring Grand Organ. Learn about the history and details of the instrument with the organist and then enjoy a 20-minute live performance. Gather with your fellow visitors at the main entrance of the Basilica and follow your escort to the gallery for a close-up look at this amazing instrument. The organist will introduce and explain the structure of the organ and the role of its’ heart, the console. Then, enjoy an enthralling 20-minute concert with two possible set lists. Admire the skill of the organist as you witness the exceptional fusion of masterful music and wonderful architecture. The experience doesn't end with the concert; uncover all the secrets of the building at your own pace after the show. Visit the treasury that holds wonderful relics such as the Holy Dexter, the mummified right hand of the church's patron, King St Stephen. Head to the panoramic terrace afterward and admire the breathtaking views of the city from a unique vantage point in the city. Set List 1 – Organ Classics 1. G. F. Händel: Halleluja 2. F. Schubert: Ave Maria 3. J. S. Bach: Toccata and Fugue in D minor 4. J. Pachelbel: Canon in D major 5. F. Liszt: Canzonetta del Salvator Rosa 6. Ch.-M. Widor: Toccata from Symphonie for Organ No. 5. Set List 2 - From Baroque to Romanticism 1. G. F. Händel: Zadok the Priest - Coronation Hymns 2. A. Vivaldi: Concerto in A minor - Allegro 3. J. S. Bach/ F. Liszt: Chorus - “Ich hatte viel Bekümmernis” from Cantate BWV 21 4. G. Fauré: Aprés un Rêve 5. F. Liszt: Legend of St. Elizabeth - The Crusaders 6. C. Franck: Prelude in H minor 7. A. Guilmant: Final from Sonata No. 1.