Mihály Ittzés

music educator, art writer

Sárkeresztúr, 8 October 1938 – Kecskemét, 12 June 2018

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

Full member of the Hungarian Academy of Arts (2013–2018)

Armed with freshly earned diplomas in choral conducting and music teaching from the Liszt Academy, Mihály Ittzés began his career in 1963 at the Zeneművészeti Szakiskola in Győr (Győr Secondary School of Music), where he taught solfège, music theory, music history, and folk music. He later also served as conductor of the student orchestra and of a chamber ensemble he himself founded.

Szabolcsi Bence Award

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

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1998

governmental 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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1988

governmental award

Apáczai Csere János Award

Professional recognition awarded by the Minister of Education to teachers and university lecturers for outstanding educational, pedagogical, and special education work, as well as for significant scientific contributions supporting pedagogical practice.

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