Ah, Mozart. The concerto sounded like a dance as much as Bartók pieces did. Written in three-movement style of day, Wolfgang's concerto started "allegro," light and moderately fast, then relaxed in an "andante" second movement, then sped up again for third movement - in this case "allegretto," accelerating to "presto" for energetic finale. This translates into "dancing in parlor, refreshing ourselves with a glass of wine, and then dancing out on lawn." The concerto was played by an ensemble of strings and winds from orchestra, with no percussion. The alternation between ensemble play and solo piano was smooth and precise and didn't break flow of music. We've all heard Mozart's wonderfully identifiable sound; I describe it as "All Europe in a good mood." I even saw some of orchestra's musicians swaying to gentle rhythms when they weren't playing. Mozart will do that to you. In my mind his music evokes elegant gatherings of happy Hapsburg aristocrats who don't care how hungry even-tempered peasants are.

The Hungarian National Philharmonic Orchestra was formed in 1923 as Hungarian State Symphony Orchestra. Bartók's "Dance Suite" was commissioned that year in commemoration of official union of adjoining cities of Buda and Pest (probably because no one liked name "Pest"). Zoltán Kocsis became conductor and music director in 1997 after 14 years heading Budapest Festival Orchestra. More information is available at Philharmonic's excellent website, www.hunphilharmonic.org.hu/index.asp?lang=EN. This link should get you to English-language version (the one without all accent marks).

Hearing orchestra play Antonin Dvorak's 'Symphony No. 3 in E Flat Major', and reading program notes, I couldn't help thinking of wine tasting. The Symphony is said to contain influences of Richard Wagner (a really "big" cabernet), and Dvorak's work in general reportedly hints at his admiration for Beethoven (a complex burgundy), but what I tasted most in this piece was peppery zinfandel of Tchaikovsky. The first movement contained powerful horns and sweeping strings, and with its constant shifts from intense to calm and back, it reminded me of 1812 Overture without cannons. The movement ended big with a rather climactic final chord reminiscent of Swan Lake ballet suite. Like wine tasting, it's all rather subjective: "Did you taste chocolate and blackberries in finish?" Yeah.

During pause, Maestro Kocsis (now only conducting) leaned back against podium rail

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Pepper Vega, played by Karin Denise, is a well trained singer/comedienne. Her timing is sharp and her personality vivid enough to be memorable. Her husband, Johnny Vega, Mr. Big's favorite comic, played by Ted Wallek, keeps show zipping along with fast paced banter, jokes, and colorful tiffs with Pepper.

During main course, Frankie Marone sings a smooth rendition of "Mack The Knife", tells everyone that Lasagna's never got along with Pizzas, and Spaghettis never got along with anybody! He invites all Don's to stand up while goombas holding machine guns flank a life-sized cutout of Warren Beatty from "Bonnie and Clyde". The keyboardist, Michael Dowe, takes his cues from action, lending a sense of authenticity and drama.

I had Salmon with Honey Basil Sauce, and much to Gustav Mauler's credit, fish was fresh, flaky and moist. The sauce was tangy with a hint of sweetness. My new family members at Antipasto table were very pleased with their entrées. Beer, wine and alcoholic beverages are extra.

"So it all started with BadAssio Brothers", Frankie tells crowd who are well into their main courses. "I need some help up here." He scans diners and walks over to a beautiful, young woman who he coaxes and cajoles up on stage.

"Your name?"

"Yvonne."

"So, Yvonne, Where are you from?"

"Russia. I'm here celebrating my divorce!"

The guests are now in full party mode; they cheer and applaud. Eventually they discover that Yvonne is not just an accidental tourist, she is a long-legged, professional dancer who adds more spice to an already hot line-up. Between dinner and dessert guests find themselves singing and dancing Tarantella.

Homemade Tiramisu is served and champagne is poured as long anticipated moment arrives—Mr. Big, Godfather of Las Vegas makes his grand entrance. Mr. Big, who is sometimes played by Ben Morgan, show's producer, or by a guest, is thrilled with party. There is more tongue-in-cheek mobster humor, vaudevillian jokes and singing. Love is in air.

After show, guests can take pictures and chat with actors.

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