László Dubrovay

composer

Budapest, 23 March 1943

Full member of the Hungarian Academy of Arts (2011–)

László Dubrovay is one of the most prolific Hungarian composers of the 20th–21st century generation, an innovator in electronic music who also created enduring works in every traditional musical genre – his catalogue includes vocal and orchestral pieces, chamber works, operas, ballets, and solo instrumental compositions.

Artist of the Nation

The top prize in the hierarchical system of art awards, granted to Kossuth Prize-winning artists over 65 who have created significant value in their artistic field. By law, no more than seventy artists may hold it simultaneously.

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2013

governmental award

Kossuth Prize

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

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1999

governmental award

Meritorious Artist of the Republic of Hungary

State award for artists who have long created outstanding artistic achievements in Hungarian national culture and in the fields of theatre, music, dance, circus arts, film, fine arts, photography, and applied arts, and who have already received an art award granted by the minister responsible for culture. The recipient is entitled to use the title “Meritorious Artist of Hungary” (short: “Meritorious Artist”).

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1985

governmental award

Erkel Ferenc Award

State award granted for outstanding composing, musical directing, and artistic activity.

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