Ferdinand Ries was a renowned musician born on November 28, 1784 in Germany. His music was known for its "romantic wildness" and he wrote two oratorios for the city of Aachen, where he was the leader of the city orchestra. These oratorios were "Der Sieg des Glaubens" from 1829 and "Die Könige in Israel" from 1837.
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About
Famed musician whose "romantic wildness" gained him much notoriety. He wrote two oratorios for the city of Aachen where he led the city orchestra: "Der Sieg des Glaubens" from 1829 and "Die Könige in Israel" from 1837.
Before Fame
His public debut in July 1804 was met with great acclaim.
Trivia
He composed eight symphonies, eight piano concertos, 26 string quartets, and a multitude of other pieces.
Family Life
His family lived in Bonn and was musical. He married Harriet Mangeon, an English lady.
Associated With
He was one of Ludwig van Beethoven's students and co-wrote a memoir about the influential Composer.
