Ries's Symphony No. 5, Op. 112, premiered at the Philharmonic Society in London in 1814, was described as a new work composed specifically for the society.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Ries incorporated folk tunes into his compositions and involved important local performers in his concerts to build rapport with his audiences.
Critical Reception
A critic for the Morning Chronicle praised Ries's Symphony No. 5, Op. 112, stating it would be 'classed and transmitted with the compositions of Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven and Clementi'.
Composition History
Ries planned to travel to St. Petersburg, believing it to be outside the reach of the French army, and even contemplated going to America via London.
Composer Biography
During his journey to Russia, Ries's ship was intercepted by the British Royal Navy, and he was put ashore on one of the Åland Islands.
Composer Biography
Ferdinand Ries, a formidable pianist and composer, had connections with Beethoven, which bestowed upon him a pedigree of rare distinction.
Recording & Production
This album is part of a project to record the full cycle of Ferdinand Ries's symphonies with the Tapiola Sinfonietta and conductor Janne Nisonen.
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