Imre Sulyok

organist, composer, music historian
Budapest, 30 March 1912 – Budapest, 24 November 2008
Posthumous associate member of the Hungarian Academy of Arts (2011–)
Imre Sulyok's talent as a composer came to light as a child, when he surprised his parents with little piano pieces and Goethe settings for his piano lessons. However, typical of his
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Parallel Life Paths
2004governmental award

Szabolcsi Bence Award

State award granted in recognition of outstanding musicological, music criticism, and music education activities.

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1998governmental award

Knight's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary

One of the four highest Hungarian state awards is the Hungarian Order of Merit, which is granted in various grades to individuals who perform exemplary activities in culture, science, art, or their own field, in order to advance Hungary’’s interests and promote universal human values.

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1994governmental 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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1987governmental award

Order of Merit for Work, Gold Class

High-ranking Hungarian state award during the years of state socialism, with multiple grades, recognizing outstanding work in various areas of society.

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1967governmental award

Badge of Honour for Socialist Culture

Awarded by the Minister of Culture to individuals who achieved above-average results in developing modern cultural literacy, socialist awareness, and artistic taste among the population.

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