Ferdinand Ries - Piano Trio No. 1, Op. 2 (1807)

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 Trio No.1 in E-flat major, Op. 2 (1804, Bonn) Dedication: Monsieur le Comte de Baronne Brigadier au Service de S. M. J. de toutes les Russies I. Adagio con moto - Allegro (0:00) II. Andante un poco allegretto (12:22) III. Rondeau. Allegro (20:22) Mendelssohn Trio Berlin