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Roberto Valera has composed an extensive catalog that includes music for soloists, chamber ensembles orchestra, and choir, as well as for numerous ballets, cartoons and films. Following a select list of
Valeras works: The living composers project.
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Roberto Valera initiates its music studies in 1948 with professors
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Among many recognitions, Roberto Valera has received the following:
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Valera has also held different positions on the executive board of
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Heredia Medal of the province of Santiago (Cuba)
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In 1976, Roberto Valera began a long term association with the
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YouTube. La lenta noche en tus ojos by Roberto Valera.
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Sonidos de las Americas: Cuba – Artists and composers.
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YouTube. Coralina: Iré a Santiago by Roberto Valera.
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