Johann Peter Salomon

German violinist, composer, conductor and musical impresario;

Johann Peter Salomon (20 February 1745 [baptized] – 25 November 1815) was a German violinist, composer, conductor and musical impresario. Although an accomplished violinist, he is best known for bringing Joseph Haydn to London and for conducting the symphonies that Haydn wrote during his stay in England. He also knew and worked with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Ludwig van Beethoven.

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Works

The Long LineThe Long Line
  • Go, Lovely Rose
  • O Tuneful Voice
  • Romance for Violin and String Orchestra in D
  • Why Still Before These Streaming Eyes