Enjoy the beauty of St. Stephen's Basilica accompanied exclusively by the preceding evening by the Grand Organ Concert featuring the famous Gábor Szotyori Nagy. Meet at the main entrance of the basilica, from where - escorted by your guide - you are led to the gallery, where you can enjoy the 20-minute-long intimate concert in the organ gallery, presenting the most beautiful classical organ masterpieces or a selection of Baroque to Romantic pieces. Afterwards, you will head to the impressive interior of the basilica, including the Treasury where holy relics, such as the Holy Dexter of King St. Stephen, can be found. Finish your visit in style: take a panorama view from the dome's panoramic terrace where you can see Budapest's skyline from a different perspective.
- Exclusive Grand Organ Concert: Enjoy a 20-minute concert led by acclaimed organist Gábor Szotyori Nagy with a choice between two unique setlists.
- Intimate Setting: Limited to 15 guests for a close-up view of the majestic organ in St. Stephen’s Basilica.
- All-Access Ticket: Explore the basilica’s highlights, including the Treasury and panoramic terrace, in a self-guided tour after the concert.
- Unmatched Acoustics and Architecture: Experience the fusion of powerful music and historic architecture in one of Budapest’s most iconic landmarks
- 20-minute exclusive small group Grand Organ Concert by Gábor Szotyori Nagy.
- Detailed introduction to the Grand Organ with an explanation of the organ’s structure and console.
- All-inclusive access to St. Stephen’s Basilica, including:
- Church Interior
- Treasury with relics and artifacts
- Dome & Panoramic Terrace for stunning city views
- 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.
Setlist 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
- Personal expenses
- Additional guided tour of the basilica or city
- Booking: Choose your desired date (Wednesdays at 10:00) and book your ticket for the St. Stephen’s Basilica Grand Organ Concert.
- Voucher Exchange: Upon arrival, exchange your mobile or printed voucher at Budapest, Szent István square 2, 1051 before entering.
- Meeting Point: Gather at the main entrance of St. Stephen’s Basilica at 10:00. A guide will escort you to the organ gallery.
- Concert: Enjoy the concert and introduction by the organist, followed by a self-guided tour of the basilica’s highlights.
- Non-refundable
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Discover the enchanting combination of historic architecture and beautiful organ music at Budapest’s iconic St. Stephen’s Basilica. This unique concert experience, limited to a small group of 15 attendees, begins with a gathering at the basilica’s main entrance, where your guide will lead you up to the gallery for an exclusive view of the basilica’s Grand Organ. Here, the esteemed Gábor Szotyori Nagy will share insights into the organ’s structure, particularly its console, before performing a captivating 20-minute concert. The concert features two setlists, offering either organ classics such as Handel’s Hallelujah and Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D minor, or a selection from Baroque to Romantic eras, including pieces by Vivaldi, Liszt, and Fauré. As the music fills the basilica’s gold-plated interior, you’ll witness how each note resonates, heightening the spiritual ambiance of the venue.Following the concert, enjoy a self-guided tour through St. Stephen’s Basilica. Visit the Treasury to view relics like the Holy Dexter, the mummified hand of the church’s patron, King St. Stephen, and then head to the dome’s panoramic terrace for an unforgettable view of Budapest.