Ferenc Farkas

Kossuth Prize

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

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

3rd Class of the Order of the Flag of the Hungarian People’s Republic

High-ranking state award for contributions in the struggle for peace or the building of the country, as well as for promoting cooperation and friendly relations between Hungary and foreign states, and for efforts in consolidating international peace and friendship, awarded in several grades. Discontinued in 1991.

Outstanding Artist of the Hungarian People’s Republic

One of the most prestigious Hungarian state awards for the arts. The recipient is entitled to the title “Outstanding Artist of Hungary” (short: “Outstanding Artist”). Only those who already hold the Meritorious Artist award and have held it for at least five years are eligible.

Meritorious Artist of the Hungarian People’s Republic

State award for artists who have created outstanding artistic values over a prolonged period in Hungarian national culture and artistic fields (theatre, music, dance, circus, film, visual, photography, applied arts), and who already hold an artistic award granted by the minister responsible for culture. The recipient is entitled to the title “Meritorious Artist of Hungary” (short: “Meritorious Artist”).

Erkel Ferenc Award

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

Kossuth Prize, Silver Class

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