Composer

Xaver Scharwenka

German pianist, composer and teacher (1850-1924)

1850–1924

65 works in the index

Born: 1850
Died: 1924
Birthplace: Szamotuły
Citizenship / historical state: Kingdom of Prussia
Period (estimated from birth year): Romantic

Biography

Xaver Scharwenka — German pianist, composer and teacher (1850-1924). Xaver Scharwenka was born in 1850 in Szamotuły. The recorded year of death is 1924. The biographical record lists citizenship or historical state as Kingdom of Prussia.

In this catalogue

Common listed instruments: Piano, strings, Timpani, Cello, violin
Genres represented: Classical
Works with composition dates: 22 of 65

These details describe the indexed sheet music, including arrangements.

Catalogue

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Years are composition dates where known. Instruments describe editions in our catalogue and may include arrangements. A dash means the detail is not recorded.

Works and available sheet music details
Work	Year composed	Catalogue / opus	Key in title	Listed instruments	Genre	Editions
2 Polish Dances, Op.16	ca.1873IMSLP	Op.16	—	Piano	Classical	13
Theme and Variations, Op.57	ca. 1881IMSLP	Op.57	—	—	Classical	9
Polonaise, Op.7	—	Op.7	—	Piano	Classical	8
Piano Trio No.2 Op.45	—	Op.45	—	Piano, violin	Classical	7
3 Piano Pieces, Op.86	1913IMSLP	Op.86	—	—	Classical	6
Polonaise in F minor, op. 42	—	op. 42	F minor	—	Classical	7
Ballade, Op.8	—	Op.8	—	—	Classical	5
Nordisches, Op.21	1874 ca.IMSLP	Op.21	—	Piano Four Hands	Classical	5
Piano Concerto No.3, Op.80	1889IMSLP	Op.80	—	—	Classical	5
Piano Quartet, Op.37	1876IMSLP	Op.37	—	Piano, Cello, violin	Classical	5
Scherzo, Op.4	—	Op.4	—	—	Classical	5
Dance Suite	—	—	—	—	Classical	5
Polish Dance	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	5
2 Ballads, Op.85	1912IMSLP	Op.85	—	—	Classical	4
Barcarolle in E minor, Op.14	—	Op.14	E minor	—	Classical	4
Impromptu in D major, op. 17	—	op. 17	D major	—	Classical	5
Concerto for piano and orchestra no. 1 in B-flat minor, op. 32	1873-74/1876 (revision)IMSLP	op. 32	B-flat minor	strings, Timpani	Classical	4
2 Piano Pieces, Op.22	ca. 1874IMSLP	Op.22	—	—	Classical	4
Piano sonata no. 2 in E-flat major, op. 36	1878IMSLP	op. 36	E-flat major	—	Classical	4
16 Polish National Dances, Op.3	1869IMSLP	Op.3	—	Piano	Classical	4
Polish National Dances, Op.47	—	Op.47	—	—	Classical	4
2 Sonatinas, Op.52	—	Op.52	—	—	Classical	4
Tarantelle, Op.11	ca.1872IMSLP	Op.11	—	—	Classical	4
Thema und Variationen für Pianoforte, Op.48	—	Op.48	—	—	Classical	4
5 Tonbilder, Op.38	ca. 1878IMSLP	Op.38	—	—	Classical	4
Valse Brillante, Op.13	ca. 1873IMSLP	Op.13	—	—	Classical	4
Valse-Impromptu, Op.30	ca. 1875IMSLP	Op.30	—	—	Classical	4
Eglantine Waltz, Op.84	—	Op.84	—	—	Classical	3
2 Erzahlungen, Op.5	—	Op.5	—	—	Classical	3
Master School of Piano Playing	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	3
Piano Concerto No.2, Op.56	1879-1881IMSLP	Op.56	—	strings, Timpani	Classical	3
Concerto No. 4 for Piano and Orchestra	—	—	—	—	Classical	3
4 Polish Dances, Op.58	—	Op.58	—	—	Classical	3
Zwei Polnische Tänze für Pianoforte, Op.40	—	Op.40	—	—	Classical	3
Polnische Rhapsodie, op.76, nr.1	—	op.76, nr.1	—	—	Classical	3
4 Romanzero Stücke, Op.33	—	Op.33	—	—	Classical	3
Symphonie in C moll für Orchester. Op. 60	1882IMSLP	Op. 60	—	strings, Timpani	Classical	3
Valse-caprice für das Pianoforte, op. 31	—	op. 31	—	—	Classical	3
Walzer für das Pianoforte zu vier Händen, op. 44	—	op. 44	—	Piano	Classical	3
Ballerinnerungen, Op.54	—	Op.54	—	—	Classical	2
6 Etudes and Preludes, Op.27	—	Op.27	—	—	Classical	2
2 Merry Pieces, Op.87	1913IMSLP	Op.87	—	—	Classical	2
Neuer Romanzero, Op.64	—	Op.64	—	—	Classical	2
6 Album Stücke, Op.43	—	Op.43	—	—	Classical	2
3 Polish Dances, Op.9	—	Op.9	—	Piano	Classical	2
Valse-Caprice, Op.35	—	Op.35	—	—	Classical	2
Valse-Impromptu, Op.76, No.2	—	Op.76, No.2	—	—	Classical	2
6 Waltzes, Op.28	ca.1875IMSLP	Op.28	—	—	Classical	2

Biographical record: Wikidata, matched on name and checked against dates held in the catalogue. The period label is an estimate from birth year. This short biography is assembled from the recorded facts. Authority record: VIAF 66733848. Portrait: Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.