Éva Kollár

choir conductor

Budapest, 17 October 1945

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

Despite her wide-ranging interests, Éva Kollár committed herself to a musical career at an early stage. She achieved excellent results at school, was active in sports, and wrote short stories, yet it was her teachers at the music school who shaped her life path early on. Her first piano teacher was Dóra Molnár, and during her secondary school years she studied with Mára Comensoli, (a former student of Béla Bartók).

Officer's Cross of the Hungarian Order of Merit

One of the four highest Hungarian state decorations is the Order of Merit of Hungary, whose grades are awarded to individuals who have demonstrated exemplary activity in culture, science, art, or their own professional field – to promote Hungary’’s interests and the advancement of universal human values.

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2011

governmental award

Csokonai Vitéz Mihály Award

Cultural education award in the cultural sector, granted by the Minister responsible for culture.

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1994

governmental 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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