1960 The French government awards him the title Officier des Arts et des Lettres.  
1961

First Prize, ORTF Coupe de la Guitare for Invocación y danza.

 
1963 The French government awards him the Légion d'Honneur. Marriage of his daughter, Cecilia to the violinist Agustín León Ara April 6. Teaches a course on the History of Music at the University of Puerto Rico.  
1964 Honorary Doctorate, University of Salamanca.  
1966 Gran Cruz del Mérito Civil. Gold Medal, Mérito en el Trabajo.  
1967 Birth of his grand-daughter, Cecilia on January 2. Member of the Société Européene de Culture.  
1968 Member of the Académie du Monde Latin.  
1969 Member of Honor of the San Carlos Academy, Valencia.