Ferdinand Ries - Variations over Swedish National Airs, Op. 52 (1813)

Ferdinand 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. In 1838 he published a collection of reminiscences of his teacher Beethoven, co-written with Franz Wegeler. The symphonies, some chamber works —most of them with piano— his violin concerto and his piano concertos have been recorded, demonstrating a style which is, unsurprising due to his connection to Beethoven, somewhere between those of the Classical and early Romantic eras. Airs nationaux suedois avec variations, Op. 52. Stockholm, 1813 Dedicated to the Duke of Sussex Christopher Hinterhuber, piano and Gävle Symphony Orchestra conducted by Uwe Grodd For fun I added a review of 1815 by The European Magazine, and London Review. Swedish National Airs, with Variations for the piano-forte by Ferdinand Ries