Rosenhain, Jacob (1813–1894)

German pianist and composer. He studied with Kalliwoda, Schnyder von Wartensee, and others, and made his first appearance as a pianist at Frankfurt in 1832. He visited London in 1837 and then settled in Paris, where he played and taught.

Works operas Der Besuch im Irrenhause, Liswenna (Le Démon de la Nuit 1851), Volage et jaloux; three symphonies; piano concerto; three string quartets, four piano trios; two cello and piano sonatas; sonata, studies and pieces for piano; songs.