Johann Peter Salomon

Johann Peter Salomon (20 February 1745 [baptized] – 25 November 1815) was a German violinist, composer, conductor and musical impresario.

He moved to London in the early 1780s, where he worked as a composer and played violin as a soloist and in a string quartet.

[6] Salomon died aged 70 at his house in Newman Street, Westminster, on 25 November 1815,[7] after a long illness, following an incident in the summer of 1815 when he was thrown from his horse.

[10] Salomon's violin playing was highly regarded in his day; for a collection of reviews, see Robbins Landon (1976, 24–27).

H.C. Robbins Landon also praises his personal qualities: "Salomon was not only a clever and sensitive impresario, he was also generous, scrupulously honest, and very efficient in business matters.

"[9] Since 2011 the Royal Philharmonic Society has awarded the Salomon Prize to highlight talent and dedication within UK orchestras.