Ode to Joy

The Budapest Festival Orchestra once again lives up to its reputation as an ensemble that builds bridges. To mark the 200th anniversary of Beethoven’s death and the 55th anniversary of the European Union, Iván Fischer and “his” BFO are embarking on a European tour with the Ninth. To proclaim its message – peace and understanding – across the continent: in Brussels, Amsterdam, Hamburg and, indeed, Lucerne.