Sylvia Sass

Knight's Cross of Order of the Star of Italy

Kossuth Prize

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

Pro Cultura Hungarica Award

Award granted to foreign citizens who have made invaluable contributions to promoting and disseminating Hungarian cultural values abroad and enriching cultural relations between Hungary and other nations.

Commander'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.

Meritorious Artist of the Hungarian People’s Republic

State award for artists who have created outstanding artistic values over a prolonged period in Hungarian national culture and artistic fields (theatre, music, dance, circus, film, visual, photography, applied arts), and who already hold an artistic award granted by the minister responsible for culture. The recipient is entitled to the title “Meritorious Artist of Hungary” (short: “Meritorious Artist”).

Franz Liszt Award

The highest musical award granted by the Hungarian state in recognition of outstanding musical and performing arts achievements.