Un Ballo in Maschera
Radio 3's Danube Week reaches a climax with a visit to the Hungarian State Opera.
Humphrey Burton and Stephanie Hughes introduce a new production of Verdi's Masked Ball from
Budapest's glittering Baroque-style opera house.
6.30 Going to the Ball
An introductory feature about the two full-scale complementary companies which operate under the auspices of Hungarian State Opera, plus a look behind the scenes of tonight's production.
7.00 Un Ballo In Maschera
Hungarian State Opera Chorus and Orchestra, conductor Rico Saccani
Actl
8.00 Hungarian Food
Christopher Cook tastes real gulyas and tries some mind-expanding paprika as he searches for authentic Hungarian food.
8.20 Act 2
8.55 Hungarian Drink
Christopher Cook drinks Palinka, Unicum, Tokay, Bull's Stood and much more besides as one of the most alcoholic countries in the world prepares to launch yet more of its booze into the international marketplace.
9.15 Act 3
Danube Week Executive producer John Evans Production team Andrew Kurowski ,
Adam Gatehouse , Kate Heeley , Felix Carey. Marvin Ware. Alice Pearson and Wendy Harris