Rosenhain, Jakob
(1813–1894)> COMPOSER
Rosenhain, Jakob (2 December 1813, Mannheim; 21 March 1894, Baden-Baden), composer, was the son of a banker who had fallen upon lean times but who could still afford to educate his children. Since the boy showed an inclination toward music, he received piano lessons from Jakob Schmitt and was able to give a public concert at age nine. In 1824, at age 11, he appeared in concerts in Mannheim, and Prince Fürstemberg was so impressed by his performances that he arranged for him to take lessons from…