1948 Event "Polonaise" opens at Alvin Theater New York City for 113 performances 1946 Event "Polonaise" closes at Alvin Theater New York City after 113 performances 1917 Death Ludwig Philipp Scharwenka, Germany composer (Album Polonaise), dies at 70 1916 Death Ludwig P Scharwenka, German composer (Album Polonaise), dies at 70 1847 Birthday Ludwig Philipp Scharwenka, German composer, Album polonaise 1835 Event Frederic Chopins "Grand Polonaise Brillante," premieres in Paris