Creation: 1991

Prize money: €72,000.00 (tax-free)

Description: It was originally created as an annual tax-free prize of 12 million pesetas to be awarded to Spanish composers. From 1996 onwards, however, it underwent a number of changes until it came to assume its present shape, whereby it is now awarded to any person or Spanish institution whose work constitutes a relevant and significant contribution to the enrichment of Spanish music.

Past Prizewinners

• 1991. Joaquín Rodrigo (composer)
• 1992. Xavier Montsalvatge (composer)
• 1993. Antón García Abril (composer)
• 1994. Cristóbal Halffter (composer)
• 1995. Manuel Castillo (composer)
• 1996. Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos (orchestral conductor)
• 1997. Victoria de los Ángeles (singer)
• 1999. Alicia de Larrocha (pianist)
• 2001. Carmelo Bernaola (composer)