COMPETITION REGULATIONS

The Fundación Don Juan de Borbón, an institution under the Department of Culture of the City Council of Segovia, announces the VIII International Composition Competition María de Pablos, with the aim of fostering and promoting the creative work of women composers, while also paying tribute to the Segovian composer María de Pablos Cerezo (1904–1990), a pioneer in her time in the field of music composition.

This call for entries forms part of the Encuentro Mujeres Músicas María de Pablos, a programme dedicated to highlighting the work and trajectory of women composers, both past and present, through concerts, talks, and meetings. The competition will culminate in the Final Concert, where the three finalist works will be performed and the winners announced.

Phases of the Competition:

The competition consists of two phases:

· First Phase:

In November 2025, a jury composed of esteemed figures from the musical field will select three finalist works.

· Final Phase and Award Ceremony:

This will take place during the VIII Encuentro Mujeres Músicas María de Pablos on 31 January 2026 in Segovia, Spain. The three finalist works will be performed in a concert, after which the jury will award the first, second, and third prizes to the participating composers. The audience will determine the Audience Award through voting. Iberia, a collaborator of the Competition, will cover part of the air travel expenses (if applicable) for the finalists attending the award ceremony

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