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Carlos Rafael Rivera, “Whirler of the Dance”

Of Cuban-Guatemalan descent, Carlos Rafael Rivera has established a name for himself as a composer with the unique ability of incorporating a large diversity of musical influences into his captivating compositions, which reflect his multi-cultural upbringing in US and Central America.

Dr. Rivera is newly appointed Composer-In-Residence with the Miami Symphony Orchestra for the 2011-12 season, as well as a faculty member at the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music.