Mária Temesi

Mária Temesi (Hungarian: [ˈˈma:riɒ tɛmɛʃi]; born 29 July 1957) is a Hungarian operatic soprano, university (full) professor, and the head of the voice department at the faculty of music at the University of Szeged.

The native form of this personal name is Temesi Mária. This article uses Western name order when mentioning individuals.
Mária Temesi
Born (1957-07-29) July 29, 1957
Szeged, Hungary
Alma materFranz Liszt Academy of Music
Known forOperatic soprano, artist
Children1
AwardsOrder of Merit of the Republic of Hungary, Knight's Cross, 2016
Website

Biography and career

Temesi was born on 29 July 1957 in Szeged, Hungary. Her birth name was Mária Tóth.

Before her graduation she won the 4th prize at the International Maria Callas Grand Prix in Athens in 1979.

She took BA degree in music and piano teaching at the Franz Liszt College of Music at the Conservatory of Szeged in 1979 and M.A. degree in opera studies and in education in 1981 at the Franz Liszt Academy of Music, Budapest.[1]

After her graduation she became the member of the Hungarian State Opera House in 1981.

Temesi won the 1st prize at the Luciano Pavarotti International Voice Competition in Philadelphia in 1985.

Temesi was appointed to the head of the department of the voice department as associate professor (docent, reader), and has been acting as the chairman from 1997.

She was awarded Doctor of Liberal Arts (D.L.A.) degree in 2003 and then he received the title of university (full) professor.[2]

She is a notable and respected artist both in Hungary and around the world and developed significant artistic and professional relationships.[3]

She has been one of the founders of the József Simándy International Singing Competition from 1998. [4]

Repertoire

Discography

Awards and honours
  • The International Maria Callas Grand Prix, Athens - 4th prize (1979)
  • International Singing Competition of Toulouse, Théâtre du Capitole - 3rd prize (1980)
  • The Luciano Pavarotti International Voice Competition in Philadelphia - 1st prize (1985)
  • Bartók–Pásztory prize (1992)
  • Mihály Székely memorial plaquette (1995)
  • Juventus Music Award (1996)
  • Franz Liszt Prize (2000)
  • Artisjus Award (2003)
  • Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary, Knight's Cross, 2016

References
  1. "Soprano, pianist on campus for masterclasses". Youngstown State University. Retrieved 2019-09-22.
  2. "Star guest-performances at Sofia Opera and Ballet". Europost. Retrieved 2019-09-22.
  3. "Prof. Dr. Mária Temesi, Head of Voice Department returns from American Tour of Universities". University of Szeged. Retrieved 2019-09-22.
  4. "Voice Department (Opera/Oratorio Singer)". Faculty of Music University of Szeged. Retrieved 2019-09-22.
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