György Vashegyi

conductor

Budapest, 13 April 1970

Corresponding member of the Hungarian Academy of Arts (2013–2017)

Full member of the Hungarian Academy of Arts (2017–)

György Vashegyi dates the beginning of his career to a concert held on 21 April 1989 in the Aula of the Faculty of Law, Budapest.[1] The program featured two odes by Henry Purcell –

Kossuth Prize

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

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2022governmental award

Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters (chevalier de l'ordre des Arts et des Lettres)

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2015governmental award

Knight'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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2008governmental 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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