Ries's violin sonatas are models of the Viennese Classical sonata style established by Mozart, typically featuring three movements with sonata-allegro first movements and rondo finales.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Ries was a gifted and prolific composer in every instrumental genre, though his works were largely overshadowed by Beethoven's overwhelming presence during his lifetime.
Recording & Production
This album features world premiere recordings of these three sonatas for violin and piano.
Performer Biography
Eric Grossman, the violinist, won the CUBADISCO award for his performance of the First and Second Violin Concertos, written for him by Jorge López Marin and recorded live with the Cuban National Symphony Orchestra.
Composer Biography
Ferdinand Ries, the composer, was a family friend, piano student, and early biographer of Beethoven, carrying out musical and secretarial tasks for him.
Composer Biography
Ries pursued a highly successful career as a touring virtuoso throughout Europe, including Russia and Scandinavia, and was made a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Music.
Performer Biography
Susan Kagan, the pianist, has recorded the complete solo piano sonatas of Ferdinand Ries on five CDs for the Naxos label.
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