Sheet music

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Program notes

International Composition Prize for Symphonic Band Music 'Ciudad de Murcia'

I. Foundation of Mursiyah (Murcia) by Abd al-Rahman II (825)
II. Celebration of the Wolf King at Alcázar Seguir (1.147)
III. Birth of the poet Ibn Arabi (1.165)
IV. A walk around the Medina's souk (1.170)
V. The Emir Ibn Hud's prayer in the Aljama Mosque (1.228)
VI. Signing of the Treaty of Alcaraz (1.243)
VII. The Mudéjar Revolt (1.264)
VIII. The conquest by Alfonso X "The Wise" (1.266)
IX. Laying of the Cathedral's first stone (1.394)
X. The Vélez Chapel (1.490-1507)
XI. Birth of the sculptor Francisco Salzillo (1.707)
XII. Building the Cathedral's ornate front (1.736-54)
XIII. Completion of the Cathedral Bell Tower (1.794)

This symphonic poem has been created to commemorate the 1200th anniversary of the founding of the city of Murcia. Conceived as a sonic tribute to its history, heritage, and identity, the work is dedicated with deep respect and admiration to the city of Murcia, the City Council of Murcia, and the Federation of Bands of the Region of Murcia: in recognition of their tireless efforts to keep the musical tradition alive throughout the region.

The score is structured in thirteen different scenes that flow continuously, offering a musical journey through the most significant historical events of the city.

Premiere

September 7th, 2025
Paraninfo de la UPCT. Cartagena. Auditorio Víctor Villegas. Murcia (SPAIN)
Symphonic Band of the Federation of Bands of the Region of Murcia / V. Martínez, conductor