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Guatemalan-American composer and guitarist acclaimed for his Emmy-winning film and television scores.Born in Guatemala, Rivera pursued music education in the United States, earning degrees from the University of Miami and USC. He gained prominence through collaborations with director Scott Frank, notably winning Emmy Awards for 'The Queen's Gambit' and 'Godless'. An educator at the University of Miami's Frost School of Music, he blends orchestral traditions with contemporary elements.

• Rivera composed 'The Queen's Gambit' score in just three weeks, creating the iconic main theme in under an hour. The soundtrack went viral globally.
• He initially pursued a career in rock music as a guitarist before transitioning to classical composition during his graduate studies.
• Rivera became the first Guatemalan composer to win a Primetime Emmy Award, breaking barriers for Latin American artists in Hollywood.