Ferdinand Ries - Piano Concerto No. 3, Op. 55 (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. Piano Concerto in C# minor, Op. 55 (1812?) Dedicated to Muzio Clementi (1752–1832) Score edited from 1st Edition and published by Daniel Vallery I. Allegro maestoso (0:00) II. Larghetto – (attacca) (14:43) III. Rondo. Allegretto (19:26) Christopher Hinterhuber and Gävle Symphony Orchestra conducted by Uwe Grodd First Performance wa