The Alcalá composer Juan Manuel Velázquez Ruiz has won two second prizes at the III International Composition Competition «Emili Giménez Bou», held in Cullera.
Two second prizes at the III International Composition Competition «Emili Giménez Bou» have brought the name of Alcalá del Río to the Valencian town of Cullera. The awarded works are Stabat Mater and Eskarramá, both signed by composer and conductor Juan Manuel Velázquez Ruiz.
The competition is the latest award in a career that, according to the Alcalá del Río Town Hall, includes over 60 catalogued compositions and numerous accolades. His work focuses mainly on music for bands and processional music, two areas deeply rooted in Andalusian cultural life.
Velázquez maintains a close bond with his town. In 2023, he was the one to deliver the Pregón de la Feria de San Gregorio, one of the central events of the local festive programme, and his roots frequently appear in his work.
The Alcalá del Río Town Hall has conveyed their congratulations for these awards, which add a new recognition to his career. The available information does not detail premiere dates or planned performances of the awarded works in the locality.
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