Intentions
The Maria de Alvear Foundation was created with the firm purpose of supporting contemporary musical creation, promoting innovative artistic projects and encouraging dialogue between cultures through sound.
Our awards
Composition
Award for innovation in the creation of scores, both in classical notation and multidisciplinary formats.
Interpretation
This award recognizes musicians who demonstrate a deep commitment to promoting and performing contemporary works.
Honorary award
A commendation for rigour in music research and journalism that seeks to enrich contemporary critical thinking.
Grants
A study grant and a project grant will be awarded through a competitive selection process to support the promotion and understanding of avant-garde music.
Maria de Alvear Foundation Awards
The 2026 Maria de Alvear Foundation Awards Ceremony
Sponsorships organised by the Maria de Alvear Foundation
Maria ese Alvear Scholarships for Academic Excellence
2 de diciembre de 2026
10 de abril, 2026
05 de abril, 2026
Maria de Alvear
A pioneering Spanish-German composer and a pupil of Mauricio Kagel, Maria de Alvear has explored, with dedication and, always, joy, the technical and moral commitments of a creative process that is a unique poetic form, unwavering in the face of her boundless imagination.
The Maria de Alvear Foundation is the realization of a dream of dialogue between disciplines and languages, giving expression to her desire for generosity and collaboration.
"Coukd one call the Maria de Alvear Foundation my life's work?"
Sound Innovation
We promote contemporary creation through awards and a support structure that connects sound art with the audience of tomorrow.