As per our current Database, Manuel Ponce has been died on Apr 24, 1948 (age 65).
When Manuel Ponce die, Manuel Ponce was 65 years old.
| Popular As | Manuel Ponce |
| Occupation | Composer |
| Age | 65 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Born | December 8, 1882 (Mexico) |
| Birthday | December 8 |
| Town/City | Mexico |
| Nationality | Mexico |
Manuel Ponce’s zodiac sign is Sagittarius. According to astrologers, Sagittarius is curious and energetic, it is one of the biggest travelers among all zodiac signs. Their open mind and philosophical view motivates them to wander around the world in search of the meaning of life. Sagittarius is extrovert, optimistic and enthusiastic, and likes changes. Sagittarius-born are able to transform their thoughts into concrete actions and they will do anything to achieve their goals.
Manuel Ponce was born in the Year of the Horse. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Horse love to roam free. They’re energetic, self-reliant, money-wise, and they enjoy traveling, love and intimacy. They’re great at seducing, sharp-witted, impatient and sometimes seen as a drifter. Compatible with Dog or Tiger.
Remembered for his works for piano, guitar, and orchestra and for his popular arrangements of Mexican folk songs, this early 20th-century Composer is perhaps best known for his 1912 song "Estrellita." He was the 1947 recipient of Mexico's National Science and Arts Prize.
In his late teens, he began his training at the Mexican Conservatorio Nacional de Musica. He later studied at Italy's School of Bologna and at Germany's Stern Conservatory.
During his lifetime, he was recognized as the "Creator of the Modern Mexican Song."
He spent his earliest days in Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico, and the bulk of his childhood in Aguascalientes. He married Clementina Maurel.
Brazilian Composer Heitor Villa-Lobos was highly complimentary of Ponce's Latin American folk music-influenced work.
