Ferdinand Ries (28 November 1784 [baptised] – 13 January 1838) was a German composer. Ries was a friend, pupil and secretary of Ludwig van Beethoven. Piano Quintet In B Minor Op.74 Piano Quintet in b minor, Op. 74. London, 1817 Dedication: Erzherzog Rudolph (1788-1831) 01 - Grave 02 - Larghetto 03 - Rondo (Allegro) Ensemble Concertante Frankfurt Ries performed and published the Quintet himself w..