Ferdinand Ries: Cello Sonatas

German composer Ferdinand Ries (1784-1838) was a friend and pupil of Ludwig van Beethoven, and his compositional style is inevitably similar to that of his teacher. These three cello sonatas are masterworks in their own right. Both the cello and piano are equal partners in these virtuosic pieces. Gaetano Nasillo is one of todays most acclaimed baroque cellists. He performs here with Alessandro Comellato.