Salamon Kamp

conductor
Dunapataj, 27 October 1958
Corresponding member of the Hungarian Academy of Arts (2021–2023)
Full member of the Hungarian Academy of Arts (2023–)
“Close to Bach” – the very motto he himself once envisioned – is perhaps the most fitting way to describe the main trajectory of Salamon Kamp’s life and career. With this eloquent title, he launched in the 2000s an educational concert series through which he brought the music of Johann Sebastian Bach – together with his choir, the Lutheránia – to unconventional venues, such as Budapest high schools.
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MapParallel Life Paths
2017governmental award

Kossuth Prize

The highest Hungarian state decoration for the cultivation and preservation of Hungarian culture.

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2012governmental award

Károli Gáspár Award

A state decoration awarded for outstanding work in Protestant theology and for contributions to Protestant churches.

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2011governmental award

Franz Liszt Award

The highest musical award granted by the Hungarian state in recognition of outstanding musical and performing arts achievements.

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