As I arrived at the beautifully lit exterior of the Royal Palace of Godollo, a castle that was once a summer residence for Queen Elisabeth of Hungary, I knew that it would be an evening to remember.
No sooner had I taken my seat (and a sip of Austrian fizz) in the grand baroque building than I was fully immersed in the sounds of the eight-piece orchestra, here to play a private concert just for me and 160 lucky guests sailing on Scenic river ship Scenic Jade.
We were treated to the music of Johann Strauss II and Mozart – by far the two most famous composers from the
