Prelude No 8 (Segovia No.1) by Manuel Ponce (1882-1948)
 Manuel 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 usually forgotten tradition of popular song and Mexican folklore. Many of his compositions are strongly influenced by the harmonies and form of traditional songs. |
Notes
Modern Era. 26 Measures. 3 Pages. 4/4 Time Signature. key of F# Minor.
It is interesting to note that Ponce did not play the guitar—he was a brilliant pianist who had studied with a student of Franz Liszt. Like Torroba, Ponce instinctively knew how to write for the guitar. He was also a great friend of Andres Segovia