More Ries, Please!

Today, I want to talk about one of my favorite topics: Classical Music!

More specifically, I want to talk about 19th century composer Ferdinand Ries.  He was a student of Beethoven and, in my opinion, a formidable composer in his own right.  I think his Piano Concertos Nos. 3, 5, 7, and 8 are wonderful.  They have good melodies and rich orchestration (much like Beethoven's works), and although Ries's piano parts may not be as virtuosic as Beethoven's, they are nevertheless delightful.  Unfortunately, for someone who composed 300 works, recordings of Ries's compositions are sadly lacking (at least on my music service of choice, Spotify).  So here is my plea to music directors, publishers, and streaming services alike: more Ries, please!