Ilona Tokody

Hungarian Operatic Soprano

Ilona Tokody is a Hungarian operatic soprano, renowned for her performances in both the operatic and concert repertoire. Born on August 26, 1946, in Budapest, Hungary, she has had a distinguished career that has taken her to many of the world's leading opera houses. Tokody is particularly noted for her interpretations of roles in operas by Puccini and Verdi. She made her professional debut in 1971 at the Hungarian State Opera House and gained international recognition in the 1980s.