Manuel Ponce Museum

Manuel Ponce Museum in the city of Fresnillo gives the opportunity to visit the memorial apartment of a prominent Mexican musician and teacher, born in Zacatecas State. Manuel Maria Ponce was born in Fresnillo December 8, 1882. His father, a respected and wealthy man, moved the family to Aguascalientes, where the future composer and spent his childhood. Ponce is already 4 years has shown outstanding ability in music. In 1901 he entered the National Conservatory and immediately established itself in the status of the leading musicians of his time. Notable works of Ponce for guitar and piano: they are based on national motives Sakatesa and Aguascalientes. The composer has collaborated with singers, his authorship belongs to a number of popular songs.