Tamás Lakner

Tamás Lakner is a renowned Hungarian conductor and professor, known for his work in choral music. He studied choir conducting at the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music in Budapest and has been a significant figure in Hungarian choral music, particularly with his work on post-Kodályian children's choir literature. Lakner is currently the dean of the Faculty of Music and Visual Arts and a professor of choral conducting at the University of Pécs. He has led several choirs, including the Béla Bartók Male Choir and the Pécs University Choir, with which he has won numerous international awards. His recordings include notable works such as Kodály's choral pieces for male voices.

Lakner's achievements include being awarded the Knight's Cross of the Hungarian Order of Merit and the prestigious Liszt Prize. He is also a sought-after jury member and workshop leader at international choral events. His contributions to Hungarian music are marked by his founding and artistic direction of festivals like the Pécs Cantat and the European Convivial Wine Song festivals. Lakner's work continues to influence and enrich the world of choral music with his dedication to teaching and conducting.

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