It is some 250 years since Concertmeister Johann Stamitz assembled his innovative ensemble in Mannheim, putting instruments together in a configuration resembling a modern symphonic orchestra (two violin sections, viola, lower strings, two horns and two tympanists). The sound of the symphony orchestra was then developed further by Joseph Haydn, whose orchestra comprised around 30 musicians. The symphony orchestra was later expanded to include, for example, a variety of percussion instruments. Eventually the conductor was added, whose job is not only to guide the orchestra and to hold the music together, but also to impart a unified concept of the work to the participating musicians to ensure they perform in a true “concord of sound” (symphony).
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We wish to inform you that in the event that Müpa Budapest's underground garage and outdoor car park are operating at full capacity, it is advisable to plan for increased waiting times when you arrive. In order to avoid this, we recommend that you depart for our events in time, so that you you can find the ideal parking spot quickly and smoothly and arrive for our performance in comfort. The Müpa Budapest underground garage gates will be operated by an automatic number plate recognition system. Parking is free of charge for visitors with tickets to any of our paid performances on that given day. The detailed parking policy of Müpa Budapest is available here.
