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.

Elisa Tavárez Colón was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, to the "Father of the danza" Manuel Gregorio Tavárez and Elisa Colón Colón

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.

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

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