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Xaver Scharwenka

1850-01-06 – 1924-12-08

Portrait of Xaver Scharwenka
The portrait of German pianist and composer Franz Xaver Scharwenka (1850—1924) (after the photograph by Julius Schaarwächter) signed to musical critic Otto Lessman (1844—1918) and dated of 21.3.82.Credit: Unknown author

Life & Legacy

Theophil Franz Xaver Scharwenka (6 January 1850 – 8 December 1924) was a German pianist, 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.

Occupation & Career

composer, conductor, pianist, musicologist, teacher, music arranger, music teacher

Legacy Highlights

Employer

Klindworth-Scharwenka Conservatory

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Family & Relationships

Philipp Scharwenka
Sibling

Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q523539 — wikidata View source
  2. Wikidata population candidate Q703370 — wikidata View source

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