- 2 HOURS
- ENGLISH
- 15 STOPS
Exciting new way to see the hidden classical musical treasures of Budapest!
The Prelude – General Music Walk requires no prior lexical knowledge to join and can be enjoyed by anyone interested in classical music and cultural heritage.
The personally guided tour takes you to specially selected locations within central Budapest connected to the greatest figures and events of the Hungarian and international classical music scenes. Through stories, anecdotes, and legends you will gain an insight into the oeuvres and fascinating lives of widely renowned composers, conductors, and instrumentalists including Liszt, Bartók, Solti, Lehár, and others.
While recalling events and visiting interesting and unique locations, you will discover connections to the international music scene, through the Hungarians’ deep ties with Brahms, Debussy, Wagner, Mahler, and many others.
The size of the group is intentionally left small, i.e. no more than 15 people can join.
DURATION
2 hours
LANGUAGES
English
MEETING POINT
In front of the Liszt Academy of Music Building (1061 Budapest, Liszt tér 8.). WHAT3WORDS: frocks.votes.cage.
Advance booking is required. Please, note, that owing to third-party obligations booking is closed 24 hours prior to the announced starting time.
TOUR ENDING POINT
Vigadó concert hall at Vigadó tér, at the riverbank on Pest side.
DATE AND TIME
On selected Saturdays and Sundays at 10 am, please, check the Calendar for available dates. Need another date? Send an enquiry!
NUMBER OF STOPS
15 (among them remarkable concert halls, museums, memorial places, statues with unforgettable stories to tell)
COST
30€/person (25€ for students with a valid student card of ages 14-26, free of charge <14)
INFORMATION ON THE PRELUDE TOUR
