Sándor Szokolay

composer, professor emeritus
Kunágota, 30 March 1931 – Sopron, 8 December 2013
Full member of the Hungarian Academy of Arts (2011–2013)
2001governmental award

Hungarian Corvin Chain

The second-highest Hungarian state award, which may be granted to individuals who have made a special contribution to improving Hungarian public thought, science, and culture.

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1988governmental award

Outstanding Artist of the Hungarian People’s Republic

One of the most prestigious Hungarian state awards for the arts. The recipient is entitled to the title “Outstanding Artist of Hungary” (short: “Outstanding Artist”). Only those who already hold the Meritorious Artist award and have held it for at least five years are eligible.

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1976governmental award

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”).

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1966governmental award

Kossuth Prize, Third Class

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

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1965governmental award

Erkel Ferenc Award

State award granted for outstanding composing, musical directing, and artistic activity.

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1960governmental award

Erkel Ferenc Award

State award granted for outstanding composing, musical directing, and artistic activity.

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1957governmental award

Order of Merit for Work, Gold Class

High-ranking Hungarian state award during the years of state socialism, with multiple grades, recognizing outstanding work in various areas of society.

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