Manuel Gregorio Tavárez Ropero (November 16, 1843[1] – July 1, 1883), was Puerto Rico's classical and danza composer. He has been called "The Chopin of America".[2]
Manuel Gregorio Tavárez Ropero
"Father of the Puerto Rican danza" "The Chopin of America"
Tavárez was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the son of a French father and a Puerto Rican mother. San Juan was the city where he first began his musical studies. His first musical mentors were José Cabrizas and Domingo Delgado.[3] Tavárez was a student of Gonzalo de J. Núñez (1850 – 1915[4]), whose students also included the internationally known musicians and composers Juan Morel Campos and Arístides Chavier Arévalo.[5] Tavárez became an accomplished pianist at an early age. He was able to enroll and study music in the Music Conservatory of Paris at the age of 15 with a scholarship granted by "The Economic Society of Friends of Puerto Rico" (La Sociedad Económica Amigos del Pais). Tavárez studied under the guidance of Auber and D'Albert. While in France, Tavárez suffered a stroke which left his hand partially paralyzed.[6][unreliable source?]
Tavárez returned to Puerto Rico because of his health problems. He settled down in Ponce where he gave piano lessons. He was able to overcome his health problems and began to put on musical concerts of his compositions.[7]
"Father of the Puerto Rican Danza"edit
Tavárez is considered to be Puerto Rico's first Romantic era composer. He also composed music in other genres as well. Among his best known works was the funeral march Redención (Redemption), dedicated to the memory of José Campeche; the rhapsodySouvenir de Puerto Rico, and his danzasRecuerdos de Antaño (Remembrance of Yesteryear) and what is considered his greatest work, the danza Margarita. The music created by Tavárez would always be recognized as an integral part of Puerto Rican culture. Tavárez is known as the "Father of the Puerto Rican Danza". Among his most distinguished disciples was the composer Juan Morel Campos.[7] His daughter Elisa Tavárez would also become an accomplished pianist.[6][unreliable source?]
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Manuel Gregorio Tavárez Ropero died on July 1, 1883, in the city of Ponce, Puerto Rico. He was 39 years old.
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External audio
You may listen to Luciano Quiñones piano interpretation of Tavárez's "Margarita"here
Tavárez has been honored by the Government of Puerto Rico with the naming of public buildings and institutions after him. In San Juan, there is a theater named after him. His music can still be appreciated in concerts today. In Ponce, he is recognized at the Ponce Park of the Illustrious Ponce Citizens.[10]
^Manuel Gregorio Tavarez. December 30, 2013, at the Wayback Machine Encyclopedia Puerto Rico. Retrieved July 8, 2013.
^A Spanish Pianist Who has Won Fame – Elisa Tavarez. The Music Magazine-musical Courier. Volume 75. November 8, 1917. Page 49. Retrieved December 28, 2013.
^. Archived from the original on January 4, 2014. Retrieved January 3, 2014.
^Music: up close and personal. May 8, 2013, at the Wayback Machine Annie Laurie Cisneros. The Panama News: Panama's Online Newspaper. Vol. 9. Number 20. Oct 19 – November 8, 2003. Retrieved January 2, 2014.
^CHAPTER I, ISLAND LIFE FROM 1898 TO 1922. José A. Montalvo. Héctor Campos Parsi: The development of 20th Century Music in Puerto Rico. 2013. Retrieved January 2, 2014.
^ ab. ladanza.com. Archived from La Danza the original on October 21, 2013. Retrieved July 24, 2019. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
^. Archived from the original on March 31, 2014. Retrieved October 14, 2010.
^[Eduardo Neumann Gandia. Verdadera y Autentica Historia de la Ciudad de Ponce. 1913. Reprinted in 1987 by Instituto de Cultura Puertorriqueña. p. 169.
^Music. Travel Ponce.com. Retrieved October 3, 2013.
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Manuel Gregorio Tavarez Ropero November 16 1843 1 July 1 1883 was Puerto Rico s classical and danza composer He has been called The Chopin of America 2 Manuel Gregorio Tavarez Ropero Father of the Puerto Rican danza The Chopin of America Background informationBorn 1843 11 28 November 28 1843OriginSan Juan Puerto RicoDiedJuly 1 1883Ponce Puerto RicoGenresDanzaOccupation s Composer musician Contents 1 Early years 2 Father of the Puerto Rican Danza 3 Death 4 Selection of Danzas by Tavarez 5 Honors and recognitions 6 See also 7 ReferencesEarly years editTavarez was born in San Juan Puerto Rico the son of a French father and a Puerto Rican mother San Juan was the city where he first began his musical studies His first musical mentors were Jose Cabrizas and Domingo Delgado 3 Tavarez was a student of Gonzalo de J Nunez 1850 1915 4 whose students also included the internationally known musicians and composers Juan Morel Campos and Aristides Chavier Arevalo 5 Tavarez became an accomplished pianist at an early age He was able to enroll and study music in the Music Conservatory of Paris at the age of 15 with a scholarship granted by The Economic Society of Friends of Puerto Rico La Sociedad Economica Amigos del Pais Tavarez studied under the guidance of Auber and D Albert While in France Tavarez suffered a stroke which left his hand partially paralyzed 6 unreliable source Tavarez returned to Puerto Rico because of his health problems He settled down in Ponce where he gave piano lessons He was able to overcome his health problems and began to put on musical concerts of his compositions 7 Father of the Puerto Rican Danza editTavarez is considered to be Puerto Rico s first Romantic era composer He also composed music in other genres as well Among his best known works was the funeral march Redencion Redemption dedicated to the memory of Jose Campeche the rhapsody Souvenir de Puerto Rico and his danzas Recuerdos de Antano Remembrance of Yesteryear and what is considered his greatest work the danza Margarita The music created by Tavarez would always be recognized as an integral part of Puerto Rican culture Tavarez is known as the Father of the Puerto Rican Danza Among his most distinguished disciples was the composer Juan Morel Campos 7 His daughter Elisa Tavarez would also become an accomplished pianist 6 unreliable source Death editManuel Gregorio Tavarez Ropero died on July 1 1883 in the city of Ponce Puerto Rico He was 39 years old Selection of Danzas by Tavarez editExternal audio nbsp You may listen to Luciano Quinones piano interpretation of Tavarez s Margarita hereThe following is a list of some of Tavarez s Danzas 8 unreliable source La Sensitiva The sensitive one La Margarita 9 Recuerdos de Antano Remembrance of Yesteryear Redencion Redemption Souvener de Puerto Rico Un Recuerdito A small remembrance Honors and recognitions editTavarez has been honored by the Government of Puerto Rico with the naming of public buildings and institutions after him In San Juan there is a theater named after him His music can still be appreciated in concerts today In Ponce he is recognized at the Ponce Park of the Illustrious Ponce Citizens 10 See also edit nbsp Puerto Rico portal nbsp Biography portalList of Puerto Ricans French immigration to Puerto RicoReferences edit Manuel Gregorio Tavarez Archived December 30 2013 at the Wayback Machine Encyclopedia Puerto Rico Retrieved July 8 2013 A Spanish Pianist Who has Won Fame Elisa Tavarez The Music Magazine musical Courier Volume 75 November 8 1917 Page 49 Retrieved December 28 2013 Manuel Gregorio Tavarez Archived from the original on January 4 2014 Retrieved January 3 2014 Music up close and personal Archived May 8 2013 at the Wayback Machine Annie Laurie Cisneros The Panama News Panama s Online Newspaper Vol 9 Number 20 Oct 19 November 8 2003 Retrieved January 2 2014 CHAPTER I ISLAND LIFE FROM 1898 TO 1922 Jose A Montalvo Hector Campos Parsi The development of 20th Century Music in Puerto Rico 2013 Retrieved January 2 2014 a b Manuel Gregorio Tavarez ladanza com Archived from La Danza the original on October 21 2013 Retrieved July 24 2019 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a Check url value help a b Music of Puerto Rico Danza s Archived from the original on March 31 2014 Retrieved October 14 2010 Eduardo Neumann Gandia Verdadera y Autentica Historia de la Ciudad de Ponce 1913 Reprinted in 1987 by Instituto de Cultura Puertorriquena p 169 Music Travel Ponce com Retrieved October 3 2013 nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Manuel Gregorio Tavarez Free scores by Manuel Gregorio Tavarez at the International Music Score Library Project IMSLP Revista Instituto de Cultura Puertorriquena in Spanish Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Manuel Gregorio Tavarez amp oldid 1188048762, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
