Péter Pongrácz, 74, Professor Emeritus of the Liszt Academy, passed away on 20 May.
Professor Pongrácz was born in Győr, and received his oboe diploma at the Liszt Academy. Already as a student, he received a scholarship from the Hungarian Opera House where he continued to be an orchestra member for 25 years. He was a member of the Franz Liszt Chamber orchestra, the Budapest Chamber Orchestra, and the Hungarian Wind Quintet. He was a professor of the Liszt Academy for 40 years, where he lead the Wind Department and served as a vide president for many years.
Professor Pongrácz was awarded the Eminent and Excellent Artist titles, and was the holder of the Liszt Prize and the Bartók-Pásztory Prize.
