'Magical Opera Ball', Budapest Opera House, 2 February

"The 2008 Opera Ball, one of Budapest's most elegant community events, welcomed Richard Clayderman as the start guest on February 2nd. Guests enjoyed his company and food by Gundel (event partner) with drinks by Zwack (a main sponsor).

The social, business and political importance of the Budapest Opera Ball strengthens every year. By now, the number of international guests attending the Opera Ball exceeds any other balls in Hungary.

Basic entrance tickets cost 75.000 Ft / person, Box tickets cost: 250.000 Ft + 20% VAT: 300.000 Ft / person (Programme, drinks, seat in a box and dinner included.) Tickets to a 'special room' cost: 125.000 Ft + 20% VAT: 150.000 Ft / person (Programme, drinks, seat in a special room and dinner included.)"

Source: operabal.com