Ferdinand Ries - Piano Concerto No. 5 “Pastoral“, Op. 120 (1814)

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 No. 5 in D major, “Pastoral“ Op. 120. London 1814. Dedication: A son altesse royale Oscar I prince héréditaire de suede [also of Norway] I. Allegro II. Andantino III. Rondo. Allegro Christopher Hinterhuber, piano and the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra conducted by Uwe Grodd According to Allen Bradley in the liner not