José Bernardo Alzedo

José Bernardo Alzedo Sheet Music

  • Born: 20th August 1788
  • Died: 28th December 1878
  • Birthplace: Lima, Peru

José Bernardo Alcedo was the most important Peruvian composer of the nineteenth century. He studied music at the Convento de San Agustín and, at 18 years of age, composed the Misa en Re Mayor (Mass in D Major). In 1806 he was dominican friar, but his behaviour in this religious Order was relaxed.