Theophil Franz Xaver Scharwenka | |
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Background information | |
Born | Samter, Prussia | 6 January 1850
Died | 8 December 1924 Berlin, Germany | (aged 74)
Genres | Classical |
Occupation(s) | Pianist, composer |
Instrument | Piano |
Theophil Franz Xaver Scharwenka (6 January 1850 – 8 December 1924) was a German pianist,[1] composer and teacher of Polish descent. He was the brother of Ludwig Philipp Scharwenka (1847–1917), who was also a composer and teacher of music.