Andrea Rost

opera singer

Budapest, 15 June 1962

Corresponding member of the Hungarian Academy of Arts (2012–2023)

Full member of the Hungarian Academy of Arts (2023–)

What follows is an unconventional portrait of the world-famous Hungarian soprano. Indeed, we are not merely listing facts, which can be found in abundance across various platforms. Instead, I aim to authenticate this career overview with personal reflections, using quotations taken from our shared public programmes over the past years and decades. As a music historian and radio-television editor-presenter, I have had the good

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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2004

governmental award

Kossuth Prize

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

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1999

governmental award

Meritorious Artist of the Republic of Hungary

State award for artists who have long created outstanding artistic achievements in Hungarian national culture and in the fields of theatre, music, dance, circus arts, film, fine arts, photography, and applied arts, and who have already received an art award granted by the minister responsible for culture. The recipient is entitled to use the title “Meritorious Artist of Hungary” (short: “Meritorious Artist”).

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1997

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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