Atilla Kiss B.

opera singer
Huedin, 28 January 1963
Full member of the Hungarian Academy of Arts (2013–)
As for most artists, the place of birth, the environment, and the culture in which they grow up are decisive. For Atilla Kiss B., the first station of his career was likewise deeply marked by his childhood home: Kalotaszentkirály (Sâncraiu, Romania), the root of both his Transylvanian and Hungarian identity. In an interview with the cultural magazine Fidelio, he expressed it as follows:
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Parallel Life Paths
2014governmental award

Kossuth Prize

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

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2011governmental 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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2002governmental 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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