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Manuel Maria Ponce

Mexican composer

Died when: 65 years 138 days (784 months)
Star Sign: Sagittarius

 

Manuel Maria Ponce

Manuel María Ponce Cuéllar (8 December 1882 – 24 April 1948) 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.

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