Ferdinand Ries - Piano Concerto No. 7, Op. 132 (1823)

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. Piano Concerto No. 7 in A minor “Abschieds-Konzert von England“, Op. 132. London, 1823 Dedication: seinem freunde P.J. Eilender I. Grave — Allegro con moto (0:00) II. Larghetto con motto (17:35) III. Rondo. Allegro (25:47) Christopher Hinterhuber, piano and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Uwe Grodd Details