“At the start of the holidays Ratsband Orchestra went on a tour to Budapest to a festival which hosted 17 ensembles from 13 countries. Wind orchestra Ratsband Stadthagen under the baton of Andreas Meyer performed the compositions of Robert Sheldon (Commemoration Overture), James L. Hosay (Carrickfergus Posy), Thiemo Kraas (Vita pro Musica), Jacob de Haan (Oregon) and Csardas by Vittorio Monti (solo accordion: Torben Völkening) and won the hearts of the audience, earning a standing ovation. As a proof of appreciation the orchestra from the Schaumburg district obtained a diploma from the host, which is the fourth one to complete the collection of diplomas from events in Tuscany (2015), Venice (2016) and Cracow (2017). Also Ratsband’s rendering of Edvard Grieg’s ballad and Stefan Nilsson’s Gabriellas Song at the end of the joint concert staged in St. Stephen’s Basilica by all 700 participants held huge appeal to the audience. Sightseeing points on the agenda included visiting: Gellért Hill , Matthias Church located in the castle district, Fisherman’s Bastion and Central Market Hall, trips to Danube Bend and Lake Balaton, where an impromptu concert was put on for the residents of Siofok town.”
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