Elisa Tavárez
Elisa Tavárez was a Puerto Rican pianist of international renown.Early years
Elisa Tavárez Colón was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, to the "Father of the danza" Manuel Gregorio Tavárez and Elisa Colón ColónTraining 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.Accolades
She is recognized in Ponce at the Park of the Illustrious Ponce Citizens.
