Xaver Scharwenka

Xaver Scharwenka
Scharwenka in 1882
Born(1850-01-06)6 January 1850
Died8 December 1924(1924-12-08) (aged 74)
Berlin, Germany
Occupations
  • Pianist
  • Composer

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.