Manuel María Ponce, a prolific and well-known Mexican composer, is still held in great esteem today and received Mexico's National Prize for Arts and Sciences in 1947.
Performer Biography
Álvaro Cendoya's recording of 'Moderato malinconico' from the second album in this series has garnered over two million streams on Spotify.
Composer's Artistic Vision
A fundamental characteristic of Ponce's work is his use of different styles, ranging from post-Romanticism to modernism, reflecting his broad knowledge and mastery of techniques.
Composer Biography
Ponce's music reflects both European Romanticism, influenced by his studies in Bologna and Berlin, and the vernacular music of his own country, showcasing his nationalist leanings.
Composer Biography
Ponce lived in Paris from 1925 to 1933, where he studied with Dukas and developed a modernist style incorporating Hispanic elements into his new works.
Performer Biography
Álvaro Cendoya, the pianist on this album, is recording the complete piano music of Manuel M. Ponce across eight albums.
Recording & Production
This album is the fourth volume in Álvaro Cendoya's critically acclaimed series of Ponce's complete piano works.
