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The distinction recognises individuals and institutions whose work has made an exceptional contribution to artistic creation, the preservation of cultural heritage and the promotion of culture.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The award acknowledged a career spanning more than four decades, dedicated to orchestral conducting, the development of long-term artistic projects and the musical growth of some of Spain&#8217;s leading institutions. Throughout his career, <strong>Josep Pons<\/strong> has played a decisive role in the artistic development of the <strong>Teatre Lliure Chamber Orchestra<\/strong>, the <strong>Orquesta Ciudad de Granada<\/strong>, the <strong>Spanish National Orchestra<\/strong> and the <strong>Gran Teatre del Liceu Symphony Orchestra<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The distinction also recognised his commitment to <strong>contemporary music<\/strong>, the rediscovery and international promotion of <strong>Spanish and Catalan musical heritage<\/strong>, and an extensive international career both on the concert platform and in the recording studio. His work has contributed to bringing composers such as <strong>Manuel de Falla<\/strong>, <strong>Enrique Granados<\/strong>, <strong>Isaac Alb\u00e9niz<\/strong>, <strong>Xavier Montsalvatge<\/strong>, <strong>Roberto Gerhard<\/strong> and <strong>Benet Casablancas<\/strong> to wider international audiences, alongside the great European symphonic and operatic repertoire.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Gold Medal for Merit in the Fine Arts<\/strong> stands as one of the highest distinctions of Josep Pons&#8217;s career, recognising a lifetime dedicated to musical excellence, artistic leadership and the promotion of culture.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On Friday, December 20th, Jos\u00e9 Guirao, acting Minister of Culture and Sports, approved the proposal of the Council of Ministers for the award of Gold Medals for Merit in Fine Arts. 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