Philipp Scharwenka

Ludwig Philipp Scharwenka
L. P. Scharwenka
Background information
Born(1847-02-16)16 February 1847
Samter, Prussia
Died16 July 1917(1917-07-16) (aged 70)
Bad Nauheim, Germany
GenresClassical
Occupation(s)Pianist, composer
InstrumentPiano

Ludwig Philipp Scharwenka (16 February 1847, in Szamotuły, Grand Duchy of Posen – 16 July 1917, in Bad Nauheim) was a Polish-German composer and teacher of music. He was the older brother of Xaver Scharwenka.