Oficio sobre la clasificación de la sinfonía presentada al concurso

Abstract

The image contains a news item about the report presented by the juries designated to rate the "Symphonies on National Themes" highlighting the quality and originality of the work presented by Mr. Ponce de Leon in the competition opened by the decree of the Executive Branch. Although some jurors acknowledge that they do not have deep knowledge of the art of music, they relied on the opinion of experts who praised Mr. Ponce de Leon's Symphony for its adjustment to the rules of art, its novelty and beauty in the development of national themes. They consider that the work deserves the prize established in the decree and recommend that it be performed by the garrison's music bands. The report concludes with the official declaration that Professor Ponce de Leon is worthy of the award and an order is issued for the corresponding payment. News published by the Official Gazette, No. 5121, September 6-1881.