Béla Halmos

musician, folk music teacher

Szombathely, 4 June 1946 – Budapest, 18 July 2013

Corresponding member of the Hungarian Academy of Arts (2012–2013)

Full member of the Hungarian Academy of Arts (2013–2013)

The life and work of Béla Halmos revolved from the 1960s around preserving, collecting and researching the musical heritage of the entire Hungarian nation, and passing on his knowledge in so called “dance-house” workshops (in Hungarian: táncház), camps, courses and university teaching.

Széchenyi Prize

Hungarian state award, successor to the State Prize of the Hungarian People’’s Republic, recognizing outstanding representatives of the scientific community. Classes: grand prize and prize.

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2012

governmental award

Master of Folk Arts

State award granted to folk artists, in recognition of specific works or their entire oeuvre, who have achieved outstanding results in developing folk art over an extended period.

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2007

governmental award

Officer’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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1985

governmental award

State Prize

State award discontinued in 1990, granted to individuals or collectives in recognition of outstanding scientific, economic, and technical achievements, as well as excellence in education and healthcare; replaced by the Széchenyi Prize.

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1975

governmental 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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1973

governmental award

Young Master of Folk Arts

State award granted to young (15-35 years old) creators and performing artists who have achieved outstanding individual accomplishments in specific branches of folk art.

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