Haydn wrote his last 12 symphonies, known as the London Symphonies, for the orchestra of German violinist Johann Peter Salomon during his two stays in London.
Composition History
Haydn gave the manuscript of Symphony No. 103 to Luigi Cherubini, an important French composer, in 1806 as a gift.
Performer Biography
Ivor Bolton, the conductor, founded the Lufthansa Festival of Baroque Music and the St. James's Baroque Players in London.
Performer Biography
The Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg officially adopted its current name in 1908 and is now among Austria's leading symphony orchestras.
Composer Biography
Joseph Haydn moved from Eisenstadt to Vienna to seek new opportunities after his long-time employer, Prince Nikolaus Esterházy, died and the court ensemble was disbanded.
Performer Biography
The Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg was founded in 1841 with the help of Mozart's sons Franz Xaver and Karl Thomas, and his widow Constanze.
Performer Biography
Ivor Bolton, the conductor on this album, has been the Chief Conductor of the Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg since 2004.
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