KÓTA Lifetime Achievement Award to Péter Erdei
Péter Erdei, founding director of the Kodály Institute, an Artist of Merit of Hungary and Liszt and Bartók-Pásztory Prize winner, who started his conducting career 50 years ago, received the award on 20 January, 2019 at a festive concert held in the ceremonial hall of the St Imre Cistercian High School of Buda.
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The Award was established in 2004 by KÓTA, the Association of Hungarian Choirs, Orchestras and Ensembles as a recognition of outstanding artistic work and sacrificial activity for the community. The Award, which can be won by the most excellent representatives of non-professional choirs, orchestras and folk ensembles every year, is voted in twelve categories. The Award was presented on the occasion of the Hungarian Day of Culture (22 January).