Ferdinand Ries, Beethoven' friend and pupil, was an exceptionally gifted composer whose prophetic piano sonatas foreshadow Schubert' poignant harmonic language, Mendelssohn' expressively sweet melodies and Chopin' brilliant figuration.

Tracklist:

Piano Sonata in C Major, Op.1, No.1: I. Allegro Con Brio
Piano Sonata in C Major, Op.1, No.1: II. Adagio Ma Non Tanto
Piano Sonata in C Major, Op.1, No.1: III. Minuet and Trio: Moderato
Piano Sonata in C Major, Op.1, No.1: IV. Rondo: Allegretto Quasi Allegro
Piano Sonata in A Minor, Op.1, No.2: I. Allegro Molto
Piano Sonata in A Minor, Op.1, No.2: II. Andante Quasi Allegretto Scherzando
Piano Sonata in A Minor, Op.1, No.2: III. Finale: Allegro
Piano Sonatina in B Flat Major, Op.5, No.1: I. Allegro Ma Non Troppo
Piano Sonatina in B Flat Major, Op.5, No.1: II. Andantino
Piano Sonatina in B Flat Major, Op.5, No.1: III. Rondo: Allegretto
Piano Sonatina in F Major, Op.5, No.2: I. Allegro Non Troppo
Piano Sonatina in F Major, Op.5, No.2: II. Andantino
Piano Sonatina in F Major, Op.5, No.2: III. Rondo: Allegretto Vivace

UPC: 747313074372
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 1.27.09
Format: CD

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