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Johann Peter Salomon (20 February 1745 [baptized] – 28 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.
A fascinating and little-known part of the story of the oratorio's creation is the role played by Johann Peter Salomon, German-Jewish-born musician, composer, conductor and impresario, in inspiring Haydn to compose the work.
Romance for Violin and Strings, whose date of composition is not known precisely, may have been written for performance at the London house of one of Salomon's many aristocratic patrons rather than for a large-scale public concert.
- Salomon, Johann Peter
- D major
- IJS 3
- 1795 ca.
Johann Peter Salomon. Johann Peter Salomon was born in Bonn in 1745 and was the second son of Philipp Salomon, an oboist at the court in Bonn. His birth home was at Bonngasse 515, coincidentally the later birth home of Beethoven.
Salomon, Johann Peter (20 Feb. 1745) (b Bonn, bapt. 20 Feb. 1745; d London, 28 Nov. 1815).German violinist, impresario, and composer. In 1758 he became a court musician in Bonn, and several years later he ...
However, history has overlooked the man who helped launch Haydn to his legendary status: Johann Peter Salomon. Born and raised in Bonn, Beethoven’s hometown, Salomon was a jack of all musical trades. He was a noted violin virtuoso, composer, arranger, orchestra director and concert entrepreneur.
Salomon, Johann Peter (20 Feb. 1745) in The Oxford Companion to Music (1 rev) Length: 151 words
