Ilona Tokody

opera singer
Szeged, 27 April 1953
Full member of the Hungarian Academy of Arts (2012–)
Despite the fact that her voice type and physique primarily predisposed her to lyric soprano roles, in 1977, as a scholarship holder of the Hungarian
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1994governmental award

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.

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1990governmental award

Outstanding Artist of the Republic of Hungary

One of the most prestigious Hungarian state awards for the arts. The recipient is entitled to use 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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1985governmental award

Kossuth Prize

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

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1983governmental 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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1980governmental 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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