Elisa Tavárez

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.