Cornelia Much, Deputy Artistic Director, was decorated with ‘Ordre des Arts et des Lettres’ (Knight in the Order of Arts and Letters). It’s purpose is the recognition of significant contributions to the arts, literature, or the propagation of these fields.
For your high quality career in the service of cultural diffusion and your commitment to cooperation with France and its culture, the French authorities have decided to appoint you a Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Arts et Lettres (Knight in the Order of Arts and Letters).