Budapest Caf Orchestra Goulash-in-the-Glen Grand Scottish Tour 2026

Budapest Caf Orchestra are:CHRISTIAN GARRICK violin, darbuka
MURRAY GRAINGER accordion
KELLY CANTLON double bass
ADRIAN ZOLOTUHIN guitar, saz, balalaika, domraRefreshingly unconventional and snappily attired boutique orchestra. Budapest Caf Orchestra bring you gypsy and folk-flavoured music in their own fresh and surprising way. From Balkan and Ukranian traditional pieces to artful distillations of the masterpieces by the great Romantic composers to Gaelic folk anthems their infectious music will get into your veins and stay there forever.With 16 albums to their name the Budapest Caf Orchestra was established in 2009 by British composer and violinist, Christian Garrick, and led by him have won legions of fans with their magical and infectious performances. A small but impeccably formed ensemble of just four players, the BCO combines violin, guitar, accordion, double bass, saz & balalaika to dazzling effect, creating an awesome aural alchemy normally only characteristic of far larger ensembles.Evoking vivid images of Tzigane fiddle maestros, Budapest caf life and gypsy campfires - plus a few surprises along the way - hugely entertaining, immense skill and profound musicianship, a show by the BCO is enough to make you want to book that holiday down the Danube!
"Not so much a band name as a whole genre of its own, Budapest Caf Orchestra embraces an encyclopaedia of music and mischief." SCOTSMANYour music is really great. Helena Bonham Carter"Their arrangements are brilliant, their improvisations inspired. Their humour and, on occasion, sheer silliness hides a real brilliance of execution. In every bit of the material the charming irony hides really serious and focussed music-making. This is entertainment of a high order. Sir Roger NorringtonThe music is magic in their hands. Sean Rafferty BBC Radio 3