Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of Culture has awarded Joel Díaz Suero the 2024 Annual Prize for Classical and Popular Music in the Juan Francisco García Chamber Music category. Díaz Suero was recognized for his lyrical and harmonious composition, Sonata Invertebrada. The honor includes a one-million-peso prize and a certificate of recognition, which the 23-year-old composer expressed great joy in receiving.
The selection was made by a jury comprising Ángel Herdz, Nadia Nicola, and Edwin Disla, with notary José Pío Santana officiating the announcement. This prestigious award aims to promote diverse musical expressions and support individuals and communities contributing to the field. Categories include compositions for solo instruments, chamber ensembles, and various musical combinations.
Díaz Suero, a Dominican-Costa Rican composer and cultural manager, graduated with honors in Composition from the University of Costa Rica. His accolades include the 2021 José Reyes Annual Music Prize and recognition in Costa Rica’s National Orchestral Composition Competition in 2023. His works have been performed in venues across the Dominican Republic, Central America, the United States, and Germany, showcasing his growing influence in the music world.