Manuel Ponce
Manuel María Ponce | |
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Manuel María Ponce | |
| Born | Manuel María Ponce Cuéllar 8 December 1882 Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico |
| Died | 24 April 1948 (aged 65) Mexico City, Mexico |
| Education | National Conservatory of Music (Mexico), Conservatorio Giovanni Battista Martini (Italy), Stern Conservatory (Germany) |
| Occupations | Composer, music educator, scholar |
| Era | 20th century |
| Notable work | "Estrellita", "Concierto del Sur", "Variations and Fugue on 'La Folia'" |
| Spouse | Clementina Maurel |
Manuel María Ponce Cuéllar (8 December 1882 – 24 April 1948), known in Mexico as Manuel M. Ponce, was a Mexican composer active in the 20th century. His work as a composer, music educator and scholar of Mexican music connected the concert scene with a mostly forgotten tradition of popular song and Mexican folklore. Many of his compositions are strongly influenced by the harmonies and form of traditional songs.