Ferdinand Ries
German composer (1784–1838)
Biography
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. In 1838 he published a collection of reminiscences of his teacher Beethoven, co-written with Beethoven's
friend, Franz Wegeler. Ries' symphonies, some chamber works—most of them with piano—his violin concerto and his piano concertos have been recorded, exhibiting a style which, given his connection to Beethoven, lies between the Classical and early Romantic styles.
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Career highlights
Career & roles
- chapelmaster
Employers / organisations
- Theater Aachen
Genres
- opera
- symphony
Instruments
- piano
Family
- Parents
- Franz Anton Ries
- Siblings
- Hubert Ries
Quick answers about Ferdinand Ries
- How old was Ferdinand Ries?
- Ferdinand Ries died on January 13, 1838 at the age of 54.
- Where was Ferdinand Ries born?
- Ferdinand Ries was born in Bonn.
- What is Ferdinand Ries's nationality?
- Ferdinand Ries is a citizen of Kingdom of Prussia.
- What does Ferdinand Ries do?
- Ferdinand Ries is known as composer, pianist.
