Ferdinand Ries - Grand Variations on “Rule Britannia“, Op. 116 (1817)

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. Grand Variations on “Rule Britannia“ in E-flat major, Op. 116. Hastings, 1817 Dedication: À Mademoiselle Boode Christopher Hinterhuber, piano and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Uwe Grodd