Elisa Tavárez (1879–1960) was a Puerto Rican pianist.Manuel Gregorio Tavárez. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
Early years Elisa Tavárez Colón was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, to the "father of the dance" Manuel Gregorio Tavárez and Elisa Colón ColónElisa Colón. Ancestry. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
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.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.
Death Elisa Tavárez died on April 4, 1960, in Santurce, Puerto Rico at age 80. She is buried at the Buxeda Cemetery in Carolina, Puerto Rico.
Accolades She is recognized in Ponce at the Park of Illustrious Ponce Citizens.Music. Travel Ponce.com. Retrieved 3 October 2013.
See also
List of Puerto Ricans
References