Ries / Tapiola Sinfonietta - Symphonies Nos. 1 & 2 - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

First volume in a new cycle by Tapiola Sinfonietta under Janne Nisonen presenting the symphonies of Ferdinand Ries (1784-1838), Beethoven's only acknowledged composition pupil, close friend and biographer. Often remembered in music history as Beethoven's 'right hand', these new recordings by the Tapiola Sinfonietta are showcasing a remarkable and talented early 19th century symphonist with a voice of his own. Album Tracks 1. Symphony No. 1 in D major, Op. 23~I. Adagio – Allegro molto vivace 2. Symphony No. 1 in D major, Op. 23~II. Marche funebre 3. Symphony No. 1 in D major, Op. 23~III. Menuetto. Moderato - Trio 4. Symphony No. 1 in D major, Op. 23~IV. Finale. Allegro 5. Symphony No. 2 in C minor, Op. 80~I. Allegro ma non troppo 6. Symphony No. 2 in C minor, Op. 80~II. Andantino 7. Symphony No. 2 in C minor, Op. 80~III. Menuetto. Allegretto - Trio 8. Symphony No. 2 in C minor, Op. 80~IV. Finale. Allegro ma non troppo