Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Ferdinand Ries with "Ries: Complete Piano Sonatas and Sonatinas, Vol. 2," a stunning collection of chamber music released on January 27, 2009, by Naxos. This album is a testament to Ries' mastery and his unique contributions to the classical genre, showcasing his fluency, poignancy, and dramatic expressiveness.
The album features a total of 13 tracks, spanning a duration of 1 hour and 13 minutes. It includes the complete Piano Sonata in C Major, Op. 1, No. 1, Piano Sonata in A Minor, Op. 1, No. 2, Piano Sonatina in B-Flat Major, Op. 5, No. 1, and Piano Sonatina in F Major, Op. 5, No. 2. Each piece is performed with eloquence and sympathy by Susan Kagan, bringing Ries' compositions to life with remarkable clarity and depth.
As a well-known pupil and friend of Beethoven, Ries' works inevitably show the influence of his mentor, but he also explored the piano's sonorities and expressive capacities in his own distinctive way. This collection is a perfect blend of classical elegance and personal expression, making it a must-listen for any classical music enthusiast.
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