Elisa Tavárez
Elisa Tavárez | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Elisa Tavárez Colón |
| Born | 1879 |
| Origin | Ponce, Puerto Rico |
| Died | 1960 (aged 80–81) Ponce, Puerto Rico |
| Genres | Danza |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, pianist |
| Instruments | Piano |
| Years active | 1879–1960 |
Elisa Tavárez (1879–1960) was an internationally renowned Puerto Rican pianist.[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 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[]
- ^ Manuel Gregorio Tavárez. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
- ^ Encyclopedia Puerto Rico Archived 3 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Encyclopedia Puerto Rico Archived 3 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ 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.
Categories:
- 1879 births
- 1960 deaths
- Puerto Rican pianists
- Musicians from Ponce