José María Valle Riestra (November 9, 1859 - January 25, 1925) was a Peruvian composer. A native of

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, Valle Riestra studied in

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in childhood; returning to Lima, he continued self-study in music. In adulthood he went to

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for further study, working from 1895 until 1897 with André Gedalge. Upon the organization of the he was appointed to the faculty. His compositions were national in character; some employed

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melodies. They included three operas on Inca themes, including ''Ollanta'' (1900); ''Las rosas de Jamaica''; and ''Atahualpa''. Other works include a requiem for chorus and orchestra; orchestral works; choral music; and songs. He died in the city of his birth. By marriage he was related to

Juan Antonio Pezet Juan Antonio Pezet Rodríguez Piedra (11 June 1809 – 24 March 1879) was a Peruvian military officer and politician who served in the positions of Secretary of War, First Vice President and the 16th President of Peru throughout his life. A ...

, dedicatee of his requiem.

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