An orchestra reborn: How Chicago, the cuatro and a car crash reinvigorated Orlando Rivera’s career

Source Northwestern Medill
Original Load Date March 12, 2026, 1:01 p.m.
Last Updated March 12, 2026, 1:01 p.m.
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**By Mallory Evans** _Medill Reports_ As the auditorium lights dim, some 20 orchestral musicians pick up their various stringed instruments and begin to play lively tunes including Puerto Rico’s national anthem, “La Borinqueña.” The dream of creating this orchestra has been a long time coming. I...