During his two residencies in London, Haydn composed twelve symphonies that were premiered to great success in the 1790s. The twelve "London Symphonies" are the supreme achievement in 18th Century orchestral writing and have been regarded as such since their first performance.
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The second movement begins with a phrase that bares a striking resemblance to the British national anthem, "God Save the King". The fourth movement ends with a coda that features a solo violin and harpsichord. At the premiere, the violin solo was played by Salomon, who was the person responsible for bringing Haydn to London The harpsichord solo was performed by Haydn himself.
