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

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, Valcárcel studied at the

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, and was a pupil in

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. He returned in 1920 to his native country, settling in

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. 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

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. Valcárcel was a

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, and his music features Andean elements heavily. He published a number of collections of folk songs; original works include two

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s, 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

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