Ferdinand Ries incorporated extensive solo writing in his Symphony No. 3, Op. 90, particularly for wind instruments, including a solo violin in Trio I and a solo clarinet in Trio II.
Critical Reception
A review of Ries's Symphony No. 3 in E flat major, Op. 90, in the Morning Chronicle praised it as 'airy, scientific and pleasing' and predicted it would be a valuable addition to the Philharmonic Society's library.
Composition History
Ferdinand Ries revised his Symphony in E flat, WoO 30, for a performance at the Lower Rhine Festival in Aachen, likely to prove his symphonic capabilities before conducting Beethoven's Ninth Symphony.
Composition History
Ferdinand Ries's Symphony No. 3 in E flat major, Op. 90, was commissioned by the Philharmonic Society of London for a generous fee of 50 guineas.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Ferdinand Ries aimed for deeper integration between movements in his symphonies, linking thematic material and harmonic elements across the entire work.
Performer Biography
Janne Nisonen, the conductor on this album, is known for his stylish performances of classical and early romantic repertoire, as well as being a proponent of contemporary music.
Compositional Technique
In his Symphony No. 3, Op. 90, Ferdinand Ries replaced the customary oboes with clarinets, creating a softer timbre and intimate chamber-music textures.
