Ferdinand Ries, a composer on this album, was not only Ludwig van Beethoven's pupil but also his secretary, copyist, and general assistant for two and a half years.
Album & Artwork
Ferdinand Ries's "Trois Airs Russes Variés op. 72" is a world premiere recording on this album.
Instruments
The fortepiano used in this recording is an instrument from around 1835 by Heinrich Christian Kisting & Sohn, Berlin, part of the Neumeyer-Junghanns-Tracey Collection.
Historical Context
Beethoven's early cello sonatas, including the one on this album, are examples of late court music, where demand for new scores came from the monarch's personal interests rather than ceremonial occasions.
Performer Biography
Juris Teichmanis, the cellist on this album, is the artistic director of the BACH PUR Festival in Freiburg.
Composition History
Beethoven composed his two Sonatas for Piano and Violoncello op. 5, including the one on this album, in Berlin in 1796, dedicating them to King Friedrich Wilhelm II, an enthusiastic cellist.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in December 2014 at the Hans Rosbaud Studio in Baden-Baden.
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