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Manuel M. Ponce

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.

Birth and Death Data: Born December 8, 1882 (Zacatecas), Died April 24, 1948 (Mexico City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1915 - 1951

Roles Represented in DAHR: composer, arranger, translator, songwriter, lyricist

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 51-75 of 123 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor BS-033710 10-in. 2/9/1939 Estrellita Benny Goodman Orchestra Jazz/dance band composer  
Victor BAVE-039538 10-in. before 12/6/1940 Estrellita Orquesta Tropical ; Pedro Vargas Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band composer  
Victor BS-042795 10-in. 10/5/1939 Estrellita Rosario Bourdon ; Jessica Dragonette Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra composer  
Victor MBS-045302 10-in. before 5/17/1940 Marchita el alma Tito Guizar ; Orquesta Manuel Esperón Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble songwriter  
Victor MBS-045365 10-in. before 5/22/1940 Serenata mexicana Emilio Tuero Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble songwriter  
Victor CS-046149 12-in. 12/29/1939 Espana rhapsody, part 2 Isabel Scionti ; Silvio Scionti Piano duet composer  
Victor BS-047777 10-in. 3/7/1940 Estrellita Andre Kostelanetz ; Lily Pons Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra composer  
Victor BS-053734 10-in. 12/12/1940 Cielito lindo Bluebird Orchestra ; Larry Clinton Jazz/dance band composer  
Victor BS-063719 10-in. 4/7/1941 Estrellita Larry Clinton Orchestra Jazz/dance band composer  
Victor BS-063854 10-in. 5/6/1941 Estrellita Lanny Ross Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band composer  
Victor MBS-081735 10-in. before 11/15/1946 Las mañanitas Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán Instrumental ensemble composer  
Victor E1FB-1120 10-in. 2/13/1951 El rosario Los Ruiseñores Vocal ensemble, with organ and percussion translator  
Victor D5VB-0292 10-in. 6/8/1945 Estrellita Dick Leibert Organ, with harp composer  
Victor [Trial 1922-09-08-02] 10-in. 9/8/1922 La estrellita Cristina Soro Soprano vocal solo, with piano composer  
Columbia 37260 12-in. ca. 1915 Estrellita waltz Prince's Orchestra Orchestra composer  
Columbia W146475 10-in. 6/22/1928 Estrellita Vic Meyers' Music Jazz/dance band composer  
Columbia W147426 10-in. 12/14/1928 Estrellita Frank Bibb ; Ruth Stief Female vocal solo, with piano composer  
Columbia W147830 10-in. 1/28/1929 Estrellita George Lipschultz Violin solo, with piano composer  
Columbia 86636 10-in. September 1920 La barca del marino : Canción Trío Aguirre del Pino Vocal duet with guitar composer  
Columbia 86638 10-in. September 1920 Por ti mujer : Canción Trío Aguirre del Pino Vocal duet with guitar composer  
Columbia 86639 10-in. September 1920 Trigueña hermosa Trío Aguirre del Pino Vocal duet with guitar composer  
Columbia 86652 10-in. September 1920 Dolores hay : Canción Trío Aguirre del Pino Vocal duet with guitar composer  
Columbia 86655 10-in. September 1920 Las mañanitas Trío Aguirre del Pino Vocal duet with guitar composer  
Columbia 86656 10-in. September 1920 Por tí mi corazón : Serenata Trío Aguirre del Pino Vocal duet with guitar composer  
Columbia 86657 10-in. September 1920 Estrellita Trío Aguirre del Pino Vocal duet with guitar composer  
(Results 51-75 of 123 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Ponce, Manuel M.," accessed March 28, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103789.

Ponce, Manuel M.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved March 28, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103789.

"Ponce, Manuel M.." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 28 March 2024.

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URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103789

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