Six semifinalists will each perform a 50-minute recital, performing at least one work by a composer from their own country of origin and one work from a composer of Latin-American or Spanish origin. Three finalists and “Best Performance of a Work by Spanish or Latin Composer” Award are selected.

Three finalists perform a work composed after 1950 and a newly commissioned chamber music work by San Antonio composer Dr. Aaron Prado with guest artists from the Mexico City Philharmonic Orchestra and leona player Vico Díaz. The winner of the “Audience Favorite Award” is also selected via live text-to-vote!