Chevalier de l’Ordre du Mérite Culturel

Juan Diego Flórez was awarded the honorific distinction of Chevalier de l'Ordre du Mérite Culturel by the H.R.H. the Princess of Hanover.

He received this decoration after the last performance of Les Contes d'Hoffman at the Opéra de Monte-Carlo, the first time he sang the title role in 5 sold-out performances.