Ferdinand Ries (28 November 1784 [baptised] – 13 January 1838) was a German composer. - Grand Variations on "Rule Britannia", Op. 116 (1817) Grand Variations on "Rule Britannia" in E-flat major, Op. 116. Hastings, 1817 Dedication: À Mademoiselle Boode Christopher Hinterhuber, piano and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Uwe Grodd Variations over Swedish National Airs, Op. 52..