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Ferdinand Ries, Beethoven' friend and pupil, was an exceptionally gifted composer in whose strangely prophetic piano sonatas one encounters Schubert' poignant harmonic language, Mendelssohn' expressive, sweet melodies and Chopin' brilliant figuration. Album Tracks 1. Largo Con Espressione - Allegro Agitato 2. Larghetto 3. Allegro 4. Allegro Moderato 5. Andante 6. Allegretto Moderato (Theme and 6 Variations) 7. Allegro Moderato 8. Allegretto Scherzando
