FERDINAND RIES (1784-1838): Violin Sonatas, Vol. 2 - in B Flat, Op. 16/2, in E Minor, p. 38/1 and in A Minor, Op. 38/2.

Description: Models of Viennese Classical style, these sonatas date from 1806 and 1811 and the earlier one has a rare obvious reference to Beethoven in its first movement - the famous motto theme of the Fifth Symphony. Eric Grossman (violin), Susan Kagan (piano).