Ferdinand Ries - Piano Concerto No. 9, Op. 177 (1833)

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. 9 in G minor, Op. 177. Dedicated to Monsieur le Comte Etienne de Fáy (poss. 1770-1845) 1. Allegro 2. Larghetto con moto 3. Rondo. Allegro. Christopher Hinterhuber, piano and New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Uwe Grodd Details by Richard Wigmore By the time he composed the piano concerto No 9 in G mino