Elisa Tavárez
| Elisa Tavárez | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Elisa Tavárez Colón |
| Born | 1879 |
| Origin | Ponce, Puerto Rico |
| Died |
1960 Ponce, Puerto Rico |
| Genres | Danza |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, pianist |
| Instruments | Piano |
| Years active | 1879–1960 |
| Notable instruments | |
| Piano | |
Elisa Tavárez (1879–1960) was a Puerto Rican pianist of international renown.[1]
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]
References
- ↑ Manuel Gregorio Tavárez. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
- ↑ Encyclopedia Puerto Rico
- ↑ Encyclopedia Puerto Rico
- ↑ Elisa Colón. Ancestry. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Music. Travel Ponce.com. Retrieved 3 October 2013.
See also
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