Manuel Ponce Height, Weight, Religion, Net Worth, Age, Biography

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Manuel Ponce (Manuel María Ponce Cuéllar)

Last Updated: 06 Dec, 2023 | Views: 382

Age: 65

Profession: Musician

Other Profession(s): Composer

Famous For: the first internationally recognized Mexican classical composer

Manuel Ponce Religion, Birthday, Age

Date of Birth
08 Dec, 1882 (65 Years 04 Months 15 Days)
Birth Country
Mexico
Birth State/Province
Zacatecas
Birth District
Fresnillo
Birth Sign
Sagittarius
Nationalities
Mexican
Died on
24 Apr, 1948

Manuel Ponce Early life, Education, Career, Awards, Achievements, Controversy, Unknown Facts

About (Profile/Biography):
Manuel María Ponce Cuéllar, a Mexican composer, was born on December 8th, 1882, and died on April 24th, 1948. During the 20th century, he was an active Mexican composer. The concert stage was connected to a largely forgotten traditional song and Mexican folklore through his composer, music educator, and scholar work. Traditional songs and harmonies strongly influence his compositions.
Career:
Only a few weeks after his birth, Manuel Maria Ponce moved to Aguascalientes, where he lived until he was 15 years old.
1901: Manuel Maria Ponce was already a well-known pianist and composer when Manuel Maria Ponce enrolled at the National Conservatory of Music.
In 1903: Manuel Maria Ponce returned to Aguascalientes, where he remained until that year. He had only just begun his journey.
1904: Manuel Maria Ponce travelled to Bologna to study advanced music at the Conservatorio Giovanni Battista Martini.
Between 1906 and 1908: Manuel Maria Ponce studied at the Stern conservatory in Berlin under Martin Krause.
The most famous of his works was "Estrellita" (little star), which is not a love song as you might think, but "Nostalgia Viva" (live nostalgia).
There are several arrangements of Ponce's "Estrellita" melody that are still heard today.
Piano works:
Suite Cubana, Cuatro Danzas Mexicanas, 3 Intermezzi, Balada Mexicana, Mazurcas, etc.
Awards:
1947: National Science and Arts Prize
 

 

Manuel Ponce Weight, Height in inches, Eye Color

Height (Approx.)
In Centimeters 178 cm
In Meters 1.78 m
In feet Inches 5'10"
Weight (Approx.)
In Kilograms 75 Kg
In Pounds 165 lbs
Eye Color
Black
Hair Color
Gray

Manuel Ponce Family, Wife

Father's Name
Felipe de Jesús Ponce
Mother's Name
María de Jesús Cuéllar
Spouse
Contralto Clema Maurel
Sister(s)
Josefína
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