José Cura

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

José Cura's career is marked by his rare versatility as a tenor who also conducts, directs, and designs productions. His appointment as the first Principal Guest Artist of the Hungarian Radio Art Groups in 2019 recognized his multifaceted contributions. He holds the title of Kammersänger, an honor reserved for singers of exceptional merit, and continues to receive prestigious appointments, such as Principal Guest Conductor of Stara Zagora Opera in 2025.

AwardsJosé Cura has received the honorary title of Kammersänger from the Wiener Staatsoper, a prestigious distinction in the German-speaking opera world. He was also appointed the first Principal Guest Artist in the history of the Hungarian Radio Art Groups, a unique honor recognizing his work as a singer, composer, and conductor.

Honours & Distinctions

Kammersänger

Wiener Staatsoper00

Honorary title awarded for outstanding service to opera.

Principal Guest Artist

Hungarian Radio Art Groups·2019

First in the group's history, covering singer, composer, and conductor roles.

Principal Guest Conductor

Stara Zagora Opera·2025

Appointed to lead the Bulgarian opera company.