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Manuel Ponce was a prolific Mexican composer, pianist, music educator, and scholar, celebrated as a foundational figure in developing a distinct national classical music style in Mexico during the 20th century.Born in Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Ponce showed early musical talent. He studied in Mexico City, Europe (Italy, Germany), and notably in Paris with Paul Dukas. His career spanned composing (songs, piano, guitar, orchestral works), performing as a concert pianist, teaching at the National Con...

Joaquín Rodrigo was a Spanish composer and virtuoso pianist, celebrated as one of the most significant figures in 20th-century Spanish music. Despite losing his sight at age three, he achieved international acclaim, particularly for his Concierto de Aranjuez, which remains one of the most beloved and frequently performed guitar concertos worldwide. His music masterfully blends neoclassical forms with vibrant Spanish folk idioms and impressionistic textures.Born in Sagunto, Valencia, Spain....