This album features Ferdinand Ries’s *Symphonies Nos. 4 & 5*, performed by the Tapiola Sinfonietta under conductor Janne Nisonen. These symphonies, written during Ries's time in London, display his distinct style influenced by Beethoven, while highlighting his innovative orchestration and thematic development. The Tapiola Sinfonietta’s nuanced performance brings out the energy and depth of these rarely heard works, reaffirming Ries's place among the notable composers of his time.