Theodoro Valcárcel

Teodoro Valcárcel (17 October 1900 – 20 March 1942) was a Peruvian classical composer.

Born in Puno, Valcárcel studied at the Milan Conservatory, and was a pupil in Barcelona of Felipe Pedrell. He returned in 1920 to his native country, settling in Lima. Eight years later, he won a national prize in composition, at the same time receiving a gold medal from the government of Lima for his efforts in the study of local folk music. He returned to Europe in 1929, and the following year a concert consisting entirely of his music was heard in Paris. Valcárcel was a mestizo, and his music features Andean elements heavily. He published a number of collections of folk songs; original works include two ballets, a violin concerto, a variety of other orchestral pieces, and several chamber works; he also composed 3 ensayos for an ensemble of indigenous instruments. Valcárcel died in Lima. He was the uncle of composer Edgar Valcárcel.

Birth and Death Data: Born October 19, 1900 (Puno), Died March 20, 1942 (Lima)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1938

Roles Represented in DAHR: composer

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Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor BS-023575 10-in. 6/13/1938 Suray-surita Orquesta Terig Tucci ; Lucrecia Sarria Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble composer  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Valcárcel, Theodoro," accessed April 24, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/109102.

Valcárcel, Theodoro. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 24, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/109102.

"Valcárcel, Theodoro." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 24 April 2024.

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URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/109102

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