Ferdinand Ries - Piano Concerto No. 8, Op. 151 (1826)

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. 8 in A-flat major, Op. 151 “Grüss an den Rhein“. Bad Godesberg, 1826 Dedication: Godefroi Weber (perhaps Gottfried Weber) I. Allegro con moto (0:00) II. Larghetto con moto (12:51) III. Rondo: Allegro molto (17:46) Christopher Hinterhuber, piano and New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Uwe Grodd By the time