Field predates the better known romantic composers, his nocturnes feeling somewhat simpler and more placid. It begins with savannah auditioning for the conservatory fresh from high school in front of a panel of teachers headed by gregory, the youngest cellist in the boston symphony orchestra. Other articles where on john fields nocturnes is discussed. This naxos disc is the first of several volumes from the company which aims to make his works more generally available. Nocturnes volume two is an unbelievably wonderful collection of tales from a master. Biography and work for john field, listen to classical music and albums or. Jun 17, 2017 lang lang john field nocturne 4 in a dur master class with the kids 2016 part 3 duration. Fields first official opus was a set of three piano sonatas published by and dedicated to clementi in 1801. During john fields years in london i793i802 a number of pieces by him. I would and have highly recommend this cd,along with the 15 sonatas. John oconor cannot be faulted in this recording of john field.
John field 17821837 was an irish composer and pianist. On john fields nocturnes by franz liszt 1859 theory of music. Field is best known as the inventor of the nocturne, but there is evidence to suggest that this is a posthumous accolade. He is mentioned in passing in war and peace when countess rostova calls on the rostov household musician to play her favourite nocturne. I selected john oconors performance of beethovens sonata cycle, and was blown away. Field marked a transition in classical music from an emphasis on technical virtuosity to lyrical expression, and paved way for composers like chopin of whom he was later quite critical. The complete nocturnes miceal orourke on allmusic 1989. About this guide in both craft and substance nocturnes reveals a master at work. A student of clementi, the irish composer john field was especially known for his nocturnes and the influence of these musical mood pieces on the works of frederic chopin. Nocturne was a beautifully written, very real forbidden love story. John field 17821837 nocturnes 115 roberte mamou, piano no recording date or location given pavane adw 71102 64. We begin in 128 four groups of three 8th notes on a dominant pickup to eb in the soprano, and the first eight measures dont feature a single nondiatonic note in the bunch. Field was born in dublin in 1782, the son of a violinist, but moved with his family to london in 1793, perhaps taking violin lessons from haydns friend salomon.
An excellent recording with technical brilliance and poetic musicality. Lang lang john field nocturne 4 in a dur master class with the kids 2016 part 3 duration. Born in dublin, field studied with tommaso giordani there, before studied under muzio clementi in london, and quickly became a famous and soughtafter concert pianist. A nice budgetprice release, on the ever reliable naxos label, with benjamin frith playing a selection of the nocturnes and sonatas of john field. Fields reputation as the creator of the piano nocturne and his influence on early. Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library.
Regardless of who was first to coin the term nocturne, 19thcentury irish composer john fields nocturnes, 15 of which are included here, stand side by side with those of chopin for their consummate tunefulness, harmonic ingenuity, and pure pianistic resourcefulness. Lively, heartfelt performances of all the field one is ever likely to need. Field s reputation as the creator of the piano nocturne and his influence on early. The seattle times the questions, discussion topics, and reading list that follow are intended to enhance your reading groups discussion of nocturnes, the lovely, elegiac collection of stories by booker prize winner kazuo ishiguro. First few op9s work by chopin is copy of john fields or i should said heavily influenced by john. Favorite nocturnes and other works for piano by john field. Field was born in dublin in 1782, the son of a violinist, but moved with his family to london in 1793. John field 1782 1837, 18 nocturnes 1812 1836 performed by benjamin frith 00. I have only recently become cognizant of john field s works, and am happy to have done so. Field is best known as the inventor of the nocturne, but there is evidence to. Nocturne in eflat major nocturne in c minor nocturne in aflat major nocturne in a major nocturne in bflat major nocturne in f. He is best known for being the first musician to write nocturnes. In his pamphlet on john fields nocturnes 1859, liszt wrote, in the purple prose of the time, of their balmy freshness, seeming to exhale copious perfumes. Field piano music john field 17821837 was born in dublin but later moved to london, where he made a very successful debut in 1794 and entered into an apprenticeship with muzio clementi.
The publication of the first six nocturnes by field, united here for the first time, will assuredly meet the desires of all who. John field composer 17821837 play streams in full or download mp3 from classical archives, the largest and best organized classical music site on the web. John field, john oconor sonatas and nocturnes 1992, cd. This kalmus classic edition offers the advanced pianist 18 of fields elegant nocturnes including nocturne no. Sonatas and nocturnes john oconor on allmusic 1992. The music is melodious, peaceful, and of a consistent gently contemplative feel.
The following 23 pages are in this category, out of 23 total. Historically, nocturne is a very old term applied to night offices and, since the middle ages, to divisions in the canonical hour of matins. All 23 recordings 2 naxos s scores p parts 7 a arrangements and transcriptions 5 collections 20 collections by or with. There is no congruent historic numbering for the nocturnes. John field was an irish pianist, composer, and teacher. Oct 29, 2008 this is an extract from franz liszts essay on john field s nocturnes. Eighteen nocturnes for the piano sheet music by isbn. I then sought other works from oconor, and after a few samples of this.
Irish composer john fields nocturnes for piano are known for being the first nocturnes ever written. Regardless of who was first to coin the term nocturne, 19thcentury irish composer john field s nocturnes, 15 of which are included here, stand side by side with those of chopin for their consummate tunefulness, harmonic ingenuity, and pure pianistic resourcefulness. This is an extract from franz liszts essay on john fields nocturnes. This is a group of 5 tales of varying lengths involving an ancient, evil text.
He manages to give it that chopinnocturnefeel but show the originality and musicality required when approaching john fields music. Clementi certainly gave his pupil excellent musical guidance, and secured his fame by introducing him to the wider world, but is also said to have treated field more or less like a slave, in spite of the. John field 17821837 complete piano concertos piano concerto no. Benjamin frith piano, northern sinfonia, david haslam. John field is an irish compomser is the originator of nocturne. On john fields nocturnes pamphlet by liszt britannica. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Aug 04, 2007 he is particularly interested in the preclassical music of the mid18th century and an advocate of the works of c. The life and music of john field, 17821837, creator of the nocturne. The essay was first published in 1859 as a preface to liszts edition of six of the nocturnes. John field bio, albums, pictures naxos classical music.
Formerly used to designate music to be performed at night, nocturnes came to be regarded as music that is nocturnal in mood. Credited with the creation of the nocturne, i found this to be an engaging collection of wonderful music, beautifully performed by john oconor also an irish man. He is particularly interested in the preclassical music of the mid18th century and an advocate of the works of c. A nocturne from the french which meant nocturnal, from latin nocturnus is usually a musical composition that is inspired by, or evocative of, the night. This album is an excellent way to become better acquainted with some of the best stress relieving music around. John field 1 john field disambiguation author division john field is composed of at least distinct authors, divided by their works. Clementi certainly gave his pupil excellent musical guidance, and secured his fame by introducing him to the wider world, but is also said to have treated. The following 20 pages are in this category, out of 20 total. Irish composer john fields nocturnes for piano are known for being the first nocturnes ever written list of works. I have only recently become cognizant of john fields works,and am happy to have done so. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. By the time chopin came along, field was already an established composer.
Sonatas and nocturnes cd, may2002, telarc distribution at the best online prices at ebay. Mtggtm9jdhvybmvzichgawvszcwgsm9obik genre piano piece identifier. Field, john john field 26 july 1782 23 january 1837. Jun 21, 2010 18 videos play all john field complete nocturnes allie scherger chopin nocturne op. Interviews with composers, conductors, singers, instumentalists and others. John field very few composers are credited with having invented a form, but the one thing most people know about john field is that he invented the nocturne. Go to the disambiguation page to edit author name combination and separation. John field s manuscripts, both epistolary and musical, are rare, a dozen letters, of which two are in the british library, and twentytwo autograph manuscripts, of which only the pastorale in a h. Field, j piano concertos nocturnes piano sonatas frith, northern sinfonia. Fellow irishman john oconor informs each of these gems with interpretive authenticity, unpretentious refinement, and elegance. This list is arranged according to hopkinson numbers, introduced in the 1961 catalogue by cecil hopkinson h 24 nocturne for piano no. John fields manuscripts, both epistolary and musical, are rare, a dozen letters, of which two are in the british library, and twentytwo autograph manuscripts, of which only the pastorale in a h. The story spans almost a decade and is told in a few parts. This list is arranged according to hopkinson numbers, introduced in the 1961 catalogue by cecil hopkinson.
On john fields nocturnes by franz liszt 1859 theory. John field 5 free piano sheet to download field air russe kamarinskaya. Field s dreamy, poetic style contrasted sharply with that of his. Chopin popularized nocturnes, but he did not invent them. We have a number of out of print complete books online. He also enjoys playing the sonatas of haydn and some of the field and chopin nocturnes. No its not chopin, but i would not have expected it to be it is great music, that speaks for itself. The only other short form john connolly story ive read is the wanderer in unknown realms, which i loved. Ive always loved john fields music, especially the nocturnes which after all was the form he invented.
Topics nocturnes, for piano, scores featuring the piano, for 1 player collection imslp. An influential early romantic composer for piano, john field 17821837 redefined the term nocturne. John field 1782 1837 to the irish pianist and composer john field has been credited the invention of the nocturne, a form later adopted and developed by chopin. Fields nocturnes express what is dreamy and imaginative rather than what is dark and violent. Chopin was an admirer of john field and was influenced by fields nocturnes. John field 26 july 1782, baptised 30 september 1782 23 january 1837 was an irish pianist, composer, and teacher.