Roberto Lara (May 23, 1927 – November 3, 1988) was an Argentine musician. He was born in

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(province of

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), Argentina. He began his musical studies at the age of 7 and spent the rest of his life as a professional

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. In Argentina he performed as a soloist in the most prestigious institutions, among them the theaters Colón, Cervantes, San Martín, Odeón. With worldwide concerts as a soloist and as an accompanist, he traveled to

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, France, Germany, Switzerland,

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and

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. «Dulzura y Expresividad». El Cronista Comercial. 5 de mayo de 1981.

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