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 Quartet No. 3 in e minor, Op. 129. London, 1820 or 1822?
Dedication: à Son Altesse Imperiale Rodolphe Archiduc d'Autriche (Erzherzog Rudolph) (1788-1831)
I. Allegro
II. Andante
III. Scherzo. Allegro vivace
IV. Finale. Presto.
Vienna Quartet