Ferdinand Ries - Wikipedia
WebRies was a friend, pupil and secretary of Ludwig van Beethoven. He composed eight symphonies, a violin concerto, nine piano concertos (the first concerto is not published), three operas, and numerous other works, including 26 string quartets.
Ferdinand Ries (1784-1838): Beethoven's right hand man
WebFerdinand Ries was a fine pianist and prolific composer, leaving nearly 180 works, including symphonies, operas, oratorios, chamber music and solo piano pieces - none of which have remained in the repertory.
Exploring Beethoven's Impact on Ferdinand Ries' Musical Journey
WebFerdinand Ries played a crucial role in preserving and promoting Beethoven’s legacy. His detailed accounts of Beethoven’s compositions, teaching methods, and personal life have provided invaluable insights into the maestro’s world.
Reassessing Ferdinand Ries in Vienna: Ramifications for …
WebFerdinand Ries was one of Beethoven's most important piano pupils. In 1838 he published a book, together with Franz Wegeler, which contained a wealth of information on the composer. It comprised such topics as Beethoven's loss of hearing, his dealings with publishers, his working methods, and the genesis of some of his compositions.
Ferdinand Ries Society
WebFor much of the twentieth century the composer Ferdinand Ries (1784-1838) was known primarily as Beethoven’s friend and biographer. During his lifetime, however, he was renowned as a virtuoso pianist and composer throughout the whole of Europe and it is as such that he has become increasingly esteemed by the music world in recent years.
Ferdinand Ries (1784–1838) Complete Works for Piano and …
WebAs one of the greatest pianists in Europe of his time and a composer of exceptional ability, it is surprising that the name Ferdinand Ries is not better known today. His eight piano concertos stand alongside those of Hummel as the most important works of their kind from the early 19th century.
WebFerdinand Ries (1784-1838): The History of his Contribution to Beethoven Biography * ALAN TYSON The unpretentious Biographische Notizen iiber Ludwig van Beethoven, compiled after the composer's death by two of his friends, Dr. Franz Gerhard Wegeler and Ferdinand Ries, has been justly described as the first classic of the Beethoven literature.'
Ferdinand Ries: Piano Trio and Sextets review - The Guardian
WebJun 30, 2022 · Ferdinand Ries: Piano Trio and Sextets review – Beethoven’s biographer steps into the spotlight. Nash Ensemble. (Hyperion) Ries has been overshadowed by his master, but the pianist/composer ...
Ferdinand Ries - classical.com
WebFerdinand Ries (28 November 1784 [baptised] – 13 January 1838) was a German composer. Ries was a friend, pupil and secretary of Ludwig van Beethoven. He composed eight symphonies, a violin concerto, eight piano concertos, three operas, and numerous other works in many genres, including 26 string quartets.
Ferdinand Ries Society | Works | Compositions
WebFerdinand Ries left a vast œuvre. Besides liturgical music, it comprises all the genres that were common during the first half of the 19th century. Our catalogue of Ries’s works essentially follows Cecil Hill’s “Ferdinand Ries. A Thematic Catalogue”, published in 1977, and also his “Ferdinand Ries.
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