Elisa Tavárez

Elisa Tavárez (1879–1960) was a Puerto Rican pianist of international renown.[1]

Elisa Tavárez
Birth nameElisa Tavárez Colón
Born1879
OriginPonce, Puerto Rico
Died1960(1960-00-00) (aged 80–81)
Ponce, Puerto Rico
GenresDanza
Occupation(s)Musician, pianist
InstrumentsPiano
Years active1879–1960

Early years

Elisa Tavárez Colón was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico,[2] to the "Father of the danza" Manuel Gregorio Tavárez and Elisa Colón Colón[3][4]

Training and career

Tavárez studied music education in Spain under Pilar de la Mora at the Madrid Conservatory, and always won first place in her concerts and auditions. She was invited to perform before the Queen of Spain, also earning well-deserved applause. After returning to Puerto Rico where she also presented concerts, she presented additional concerts in Central America, Cuba, and the United States.[5]

Accolades

She is recognized in Ponce at the Park of the Illustrious Ponce Citizens.[6]

See also

References
  1. Manuel Gregorio Tavárez. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
  2. Encyclopedia Puerto Rico Archived 3 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine
  3. Encyclopedia Puerto Rico Archived 3 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine
  4. Elisa Colón. Ancestry. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
  5. A Spanish Pianist Who has Won Fame – Elisa Tavarez. The Music Magazine-musical Courier. Volume 75. 8 November 1917. Page 49. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
  6. Music. Travel Ponce.com. Retrieved 3 October 2013.
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