Sándor Farkas
1888–1970 (age 82)
Biography
Sándor Farkas was a celebrated opera singer whose warm baritone and expressive stage craft endeared him to audiences of the Hungarian State Opera and concert halls beyond. He brought sensitivity to the works of Verdi, Puccini, and Hungarian composers, championing operatic repertoire with both vocal warmth and dramatic intelligence.
In addition to his performances, he nurtured young singers and contributed to musical life through radio, recordings, and pedagogical work, ensuring that his art resonated long after the final curtain. His final resting place is at the Farkasrét Jewish cemetery, where admirers recall his devotion to song and community.