The "SCHOENBERG d'or" prize can be awarded to composers of any nationality, age, or gender, who have created a significant work that reflects a contemporary and innovative approach to music composition. The prize is awarded based on the quality, originality, and artistic merit of the composition.

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Selection Procedure:

In the first year, Jacques Zafra was the sole juror for the prize. In the second year, the first winner of the prize, Andrés Nuño de Buen, joined Zafra as a juror to select the next winner. Together, they proposed and discussed potential winners, with Nuño de Buen, having two veto possibilities, while Zafra retained one.

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From the third year onward, the jury will consist of the last two winners along with Jacques Zafra. The most recent winner will have two veto possibilities, the penultimate winner will have one, and Zafra will continue to have one. This evolving structure ensures a balanced and dynamic selection process for future editions of the prize.

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As the prize grows, this evolving jury structure will maintain the prize’s commitment to recognizing innovation and artistic excellence in contemporary music.

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The "SCHOENBERG d'or" Music Composition Prize celebrates the creative spirit of contemporary music and recognizes the important contributions of composers to our cultural heritage. With the support of Jacques Zafra and, hopefully, future patrons of the arts, the prize will promote the advancement of music composition and encourage new generations of composers to continue exploring the frontiers of musical expression.