In addition, he is also a successful composer and musician as well as founder of the

Hungarian Gustav Hahler Society and head of the British Kodly Academy. He received the
Golden Medal Award from the President of the Republic of Hungary and the Crystal Award
from the World Economic Forum for his services to help international cultural relations. The
French Government also named him Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres. In 2006, he was
honored with the Kossuth Prize, Hungary's most prestigious arts award. In addition, he is an
honorary citizen of Budapest.
Starting in the 2012/13 season, Ivn Fischer is the new Chief Conductor of the
Konzerthausorchester Berlin.