Kálmán Záborszky

conductor, cellist
Budapest, 4 October 1947
Full member of the Hungarian Academy of Arts (2012–)
Kálmán Záborszky was born in 1947 in Budapest. His father, József Záborszky (1918–2015), was a violinist, composer, and conductor; his mother was Borbála Isépy (1919–2008).
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2023
governmental award

Kossuth Prize

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

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2018
governmental award

Outstanding Artist of Hungary

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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2015
governmental award

Meritorious Artist of Hungary

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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2012
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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2006
governmental award

Knight'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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2003
governmental award

Apáczai Csere János Award

Professional recognition awarded by the Minister of Education to teachers and university lecturers for outstanding educational, pedagogical, and special education work, as well as for significant scientific contributions supporting pedagogical practice.

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