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Ferdinand Ries (baptised 28 November 1784 – 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, nine piano concertos (the first concerto is not published), three operas, and numerous other works, including 26 string quartets.
Learn about Ferdinand Ries, a former pupil of Beethoven's who became his hearing assistant and a trusted friend. Discover his life, his works, and his views on the composer in this comprehensive biography.
Beethoven, a titan of musical composition, not only shaped the course of Western classical music but also profoundly impacted the lives and careers of his contemporaries, including Ferdinand Ries. Ferdinand Ries, born in 1784, was a German composer, pianist, and conductor who came under Beethoven’s tutelage in the early 19th century.
Learn about the life and music of Ferdinand Ries, the most celebrated member of the Ries family of composers, who was Beethoven's pupil and friend. Find out how he became a pianist, composer and publisher in Europe, and how he died in Frankfurt am Main.
For much of the twentieth century the composer Ferdinand Ries (1784-1838) was known primarily as Beethoven’s friend and biographer. During his lifetime, however, he was renowned as a virtuoso pianist and composer throughout the whole of Europe and it is as such that he has become increasingly esteemed by the music world in recent years.
Jos van der Zanden. Article. Metrics. Get access. Cite. Rights & Permissions. Extract. Ferdinand Ries was one of Beethoven's most important piano pupils. In 1838 he published a book, together with Franz Wegeler, which contained a wealth of information on the composer.
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.
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