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Mozart, Bach and the timeless classics
The best known works of Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky and Vivaldi performed by a string quartet, in one unforgettable evening.

Surrounded by a thousand candles
Only candles illuminate the room, creating a breathtaking atmosphere that makes every Candlelight concert unforgettable.

An extraordinary setting
Experience this unique concert in a stunning candlelit setting.
Program The music that awaits you
- Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: I. PréludeJohann Sebastian Bach
- Serenade No. 13 for Strings in G Major “Eine Kleine Nachtmusik”: I. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67: I. Allegro con brioLudwig van Beethoven
- Swan Lake, Op. 20, Act IV: No. 29, FinalePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
- Hungarian Dance no. 5Johannes Brahms
- Liebestraum No. 3 from LiebesträumeFranz Liszt
- Suite Bergamasque L. 75: III. “Clair de Lune”Claude Debussy
- String Quartet in F Major, M. 35: 2. Assez vif. Très rythméMaurice Ravel
- VocaliseSergei Rachmaninoff
- Habanera from CarmenGeorges Bizet
- Nessun Dorma from ToscaGiacomo Puccini
- Concerto No. 1 in E major, RV 269, Spring from The Four SeasonsAntonio Vivaldi
- Concerto No. 2 in G minor, RV 315, Summer from The Four SeasonsAntonio Vivaldi
Performers
- String quartetSturcz Quartet
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In short About the concert
At a Candlelight concert, you can experience the magic of music live with all your senses. On this evening, works by Mozart, Bach and other timeless composers will be performed by a string quartet in the candlelit auditorium of the Magyar Tudományos Akadémia (Hungarian Academy of Sciences) in Budapest.
This concert experience is a tribute. It is not associated with, endorsed by or sponsored by the artist, their heirs or their official representatives.
On the day How it works

Arrive early
Doors open 60 minutes before the concert.

Find your seat
Seats are not numbered: they are taken on a first-come, first-served basis within the zone on your ticket.

Let the music take over
Enjoy 60 minutes of live music surrounded by candles.
Reviews What guests are saying
4.9/5
based on 27 reviews
Oren G.
oct 2026
Outstanding!! The concert practically brought me to tears of excitement!
Lilia Z.
oct 2026
Excellent concert! Great venue!
WAYNE H.
oct 2026
Musicians were great…venue was fabulous. Terrific experience!
Mariann N.
nov 2025
Szuper kikapcsolódás! Különösen advent kezdetén☺️
Corey B.
oct 2026
Everything was perfect. The only thing missing was a printed or digital program telling which pieces were played and who the musicians were.
About the venueHungarian Academy of Sciences

The Hungarian Academy of Sciences, established in 1825, is Hungary's leading scientific institution. Located in Budapest, it promotes research in various fields of science, supports scientific development, and advises the government. Its neoclassical headquarters symbolizes intellectual tradition and national development while encouraging innovation, academic excellence, and international collaboration in the sciences and humanities.
Address
Budapest, Széchenyi István tér 9, 1051 Hungary, 1051
Parking
There is no parking available on site.
Accessibility
The venue is wheelchair accessible.
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