Eduard Marxsen

Eduard Marxsen was a German pianist, composer and teacher.

Biography

Marxsen was born in Nienstädten. He was a pupil of Ignaz [von Seyfried], Simon Sechter, Johann [Heinrich Clasing], and Carl Maria von Bocklet.
His most famous student was Johannes Brahms, who dedicated his Piano [Concerto No. 2 (Brahms)|Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat major], Op. 83 to Marxsen.
He wrote about 70 works, including an orchestral work named Beethovens Schatten, which was performed a number of times.
He died in Altona, aged 81.