John Field: Nocturnes

On this CD:

1. Nocturne No.1, for piano in E flat major, H. 24
Composed by John [composer] Field
Performed by Daniel Adni

2. Nocturne No.2, for piano in C minor, H. 25
Composed by John [composer] Field
Performed by Daniel Adni

3. Romance (also known as "Nocturne No.9"), for piano in E flat major, H. 30
Composed by John [composer] Field
Performed by Daniel Adni

4. Nocturne No.4, for piano in A major, H. 36
Composed by John [composer] Field
Performed by Daniel Adni

5. Nocturne No.12, for piano in G major, H. 58
Composed by John [composer] Field
Performed by Daniel Adni

6. Nocturne No.6, for piano in F major, H. 40
Composed by John [composer] Field
Performed by Daniel Adni

7. Nocturne No.5, for piano in B flat major, H. 37
Composed by John [composer] Field
Performed by Daniel Adni

8. Nocturne No.13 ("Dernière pensée"), for piano in D minor, H. 59
Composed by John [composer] Field
Performed by Daniel Adni

9. Nocturne No.3, for piano in A flat major, H. 26
Composed by John [composer] Field
Performed by Daniel Adni

10. Nocturne No.10, for piano in B flat major, H. 63
Composed by John [composer] Field
Performed by Daniel Adni

11. Nocturne No.17 (Pastorale d'après un manuscrit authentique), for piano in E major, H. 65
Composed by John [composer] Field
Performed by Daniel Adni

12. A John Field Suite, for orchestra
Composed by Hamilton Harty
Performed by English Sinfonia

13. The Holy Boy, prelude for piano
Composed by John Ireland
Performed by English Sinfonia

14. Concertino for harpsichord (or piano) & string orchestra
Composed by Walter Leigh
Performed by Neville Dilkes, English Sinfonia

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15 Nocturnes of John Field (1782 - 1837)
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hypnotizing in its beauty

Field's Nocturnes

Composer who should be better known

Thank you John O'Conor

Perfect!

15 Nocturnes of John Field (1782 - 1837)
John Field , and John O'Conor
Manufacturer: Telarc
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Tracks:

Molto Moderato
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Regardless of who was first to coin the term "Nocturne," 19th-century 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. Fellow Irishman John O'Conor informs each of these gems with interpretive authenticity, unpretentious refinement, and elegance. --David Vernier

Customer Reviews:

hypnotizing in its beauty.......2007-06-10

This album's simple grace and natural beauty continue to amaze me everytime I listen. It's the perfect soundtrack for so many moments too, when you want beautiful music that is accessible enough to keep people energized, but invisible enough to just be in the background pleasantly. We listen to it at dinnertime often, or in the morning, or in the setting sun.

Field's Nocturnes.......2007-03-14

If proof were needed of Irish composer John Field's place in musical history, his "Nocturnes" are it. Chopin's nocturnes are directly traceable to Field's influence, and both composers wrote their works for piano. His influence has continued. This is piano music. Listen and learn.

Composer who should be better known.......2007-01-10

These nocturnes by John Field, the originator of the form, are sadly little known. They are lovely pieces played exquisitely by John O'Conor. The sounds are like a shimmering liquid magic poured over you when the day has been chaotic and ugly . . . suddenly you're smoothed out and all is well. Anyone who likes the Chopin Nocturnes played by someone like Moravec should get this album. It's a delightful surprise and real treat.

Thank you John O'Conor.......2005-02-21

This was one of my very first CD purchases when I finally crossed over to digital in 1990 and about 1300 CDs later, it's still one of the ones I play most often. Comparisons to Chopin are unnecessary, this gorgeous music stands on its own. I was unfamiliar with Field's work when I purchased this and John O'Conor can be credited with a mini renaissance of John Field - there are now numerous Field works available in the catalog.

In my view, Field's Nocturnes are still not as popular as they should be - they may not be as musically complex as the more famous Romantic piano composers, but they are always beautiful. I can't imagine a more sympathetic performance than that given by Mr. O'Conor. I've been playing this CD regularly for 15 years and I really have no desire to hear any other performance of this beautiful music.

The CD cover effectively captures the mood these pieces evoke. The music is consistently gentle and tranquil but never even remotely dull. This would be an excellent purchase for someone just starting to explore classical music (stay away from those dreadful compilations!). In fact, this would be a great purchase for people who profess not to like classical music. It's difficult for me to believe that there's anybody who wouldn't find moments when this CD would create just the mood they were looking for. Even headbangers need some reflective time.

Perfect!.......2003-03-20

This disc is absolutely wonderful. Every piece is composed with luxurious beauty, delicacy, and sensuousness. The inevitable comparison to the Nocturnes of Chopin do not even slightly dim the luster of these exquisite little gems, most under five minutes in length. They are certainly not as perfectly crafted as Chopin's, but they can stand on their own as delightful listening music, sublime in simplicity and flowing lyricism. John O'Conor performs flawlessly; it is obvious that he takes great pleasure in allowing the piano to sing to us.

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another excellent Field performance by O'Conor

John Field: Sonatas and Nocturnes

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Tracks:

I. Allegro Moderato
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Customer Reviews:

another excellent Field performance by O'Conor.......2003-07-18

John O'Conor is a gifted Irish pianist. This disc is a beautifully recorded performance of Field's piano sonatas on a Hamburg Steinway Piano. O'Conor's recording of Field's Nocturnes (also on Telarc) have been highly praised. This disc makes and excellent companion to that recording and includes the three Nocturnes which they were unable to fit on the other disc. Highly recommended.

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Gorgeous!
One of my favorites
Delectable!

John Field: The Complete Nocturnes

Manufacturer: Chandos
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ASIN: B000000AIK
Release Date: 1992-09-30

Tracks:

The Complete Nocturnes: No. 1 in E-Flat Major: Es-Dur, mi bemol majeur: Molto moderato
The Complete Nocturnes: No. 2 in C Minor: c-Moll; ut mineur: Moderato e molto espress
The Complete Nocturnes: No. 3 in A-Flat Major: As-Dur; la bemol majeur: Un poco Allegretto
The Complete Nocturnes: No. 4 in A Major: A-Dur; la majeur: Poco Adagio
The Complete Nocturnes: No. 5 in B-Flat Major: B-Dur; si bemol majeur: Cantabile, assai Lento
The Complete Nocturnes: No. 6 in F Major: F-Dur; fa majeur: Andante tranquillo
The Complete Nocturnes: No. 7 in C Major: C-Dur; ut majeur: Dreamily
The Complete Nocturnes: No. 8 in A Major: A-Dur; la majeur: Andante
The Complete Nocturnes: No. 9 in E-Flat Major: Es-Dur; mi bemol majeur: Andante spiananto

Tracks:

The Complete Nocturnes: No. 10 in e: e-moll; mi mineur: Adagio
The Complete Nocturnes: No. 11 in E flat: Es-Dur; mi bemol majeur: Moderato
The Complete Nocturnes: No. 12 in G: G-Dur; sol majeur: Lento
The Complete Nocturnes: No. 13 in d: d-Moll; re mineur: Lento
The Complete Nocturnes: No. 14 in C: C-Cur; ut majeur: Molto Moderato
The Complete Nocturnes: No. 15 in C: C-Dur; ut majeur: Molto Moderato
The Complete Nocturnes: No. 16 in F: F-Dur; fa majeur: Molto Moderato
The Complete Nocturnes: No. 17 in E: E-Dur, mi majeur: Andante Con Moto
The Complete Nocturnes: No. 19 in E: E-Dur; mi majeur: Allegro

Customer Reviews:

Gorgeous! .......2006-02-18

I highly recommend this recording! I heard Field's work for the first time not long ago and wanted to get my own recording. I had to pay a pretty penny for this collection (via Marketplace) but it was worth every cent!

What a great composer and what a great job Micael O'Rourke has done, as well!

One of my favorites.......2005-12-17

Chopin made the nocturne famous, but Field invented the form. Field's nocturnes, composed between 1812 and 1832, are rather less intense and less complex than Chopin's, but perfectly lovely, and beautifully performed here by pianist O'Rourke. When I feel too frazzled for almost anything but silence, these pieces soothe and solace.

Delectable!.......2000-07-16

John Field is probably one of the most under-rated composers . Most classical music afficianados swoon over Chopin's nocturnes (justifiably so) , but I am surprised by the number of people who have never even heard of Field !Unlike Chopin , John Field does not wear his heart on his sleeve in these nocturnes , but to my mind they are far more superior .They are delicate & delectable without being maudlin (unlike Chopin)...listening to these nocturnes at night is like watching snowflakes fall on an arctic lake in the comfort of a heated cabin !If you like Chopin's nocturnes , you'll love these hidden gems !

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some parallels

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Release Date: 2005-06-28

Customer Reviews:

some parallels.......2005-07-10

The idea of creating a "nocturnal anthology" is an excellent one, and I wonder how nobody has thought of it until very recently. Van Oort's creation is not entirely unique. Similar disk entitled "Nocturnal World" and performed by Dimiter Terziev has appeared recently on the market, thus making the comparison between the two projects unavoidable.

The first and most obvious difference is that van Oort's project is by far more comprehensive. The four CD package includes the complete set of Chopin and Field nocturnes plus little known nocturnes by Pleiel, Clara Schumann, Glinka, Alkan and others. This vast repertoure and the use of period instruments gives van Oort's project certain academic or a "collector's choice" aura. In contrast, Terziev's approach is apparently more oriented towards finding some sort of architectonic continuity wthin a single disk. He includes only twelve nocturnes by eight composers. Interestingly enough, the two performers show remarkable dissimilarity of choice. Except for the usual suspects of Chopin and Field, Terziev's disks contains two practically unknown late nocturnes by Liszt, as well as nocturnes by Faure, Scriabin, and three XX century composers writing in a late-romantic idiom. It is rather interesting that both performers have chosen to avoid the famous Liszt's "Liebestraum" and the other 2 nocturnes in the same opus, as well as the famous Grieg's "Notturno". Regarding the performance, both van Oort and Terziev are sensitive and intelligent interpreters. They have their magical performances (e.g. van Oort's entire 4th disk or Terziev's Vladigerov), and a few that sound somewhat superficial (van Oort's Chopin Op. 72 No.1 or Terziev's Chopin Op. 27 No. 1).

Yet, as a whole, these are disks certainly worth having and listening to again and again in your special "nocturnal" moments.

John Field: Complete Piano Music: Nocturnes Nos. 1-15

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Nice!

John Field: Complete Piano Music: Nocturnes Nos. 1-15

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Tracks:

Nocturne No. 1 in E flat
Nocturne No. 2 in c
Nocturne No. 3 in A flat
Nocturne No. 4 in A
Nocturne No. 5 in B flat
Nocturne No. 6 in F
Nocturne No. 7 in A
Nocturne No. 8 in E flat
Nocturne No. 9 in e
Nocturne No. 10 in E
Nocturne No. 11 in E flat
Nocturne No. 12 in E
Nocturne No. 13 in C
Nocturne No. 14 in G
Nocturne No. 15 in d

Customer Reviews:

Nice!.......2000-07-03

A natural regression for any lover of Chopin would seem to be to the music of John Field - specifically the nocturnes. However, this is no downward step. Field's nocturnes may seem a little simple in comparison with Chopin's, but on the first hearing this music gently pulls you away into wonderful landscapes and emotions. It would be natural to assume that in his later years John Field may have felt left behind, overshadowed by the success of Chopin, Mendelssohn, List, Schubert etc. - listening to his nocturnes, there is no hint of any such sentiment. In fact, Field's music very often reaches perfection, saying all it needs to say, with apparent simplicity; a guise which belies delicate subtleties, allowed only to penetrate one's soul through secret levels of consciousness known only to the composer himself.

Essentially, this is pure nocturne format: beautiful right-hand melodies over left-hand figuration. The harmony is classical, yet retains an originality leaving the music still fresh after around 200 years. While some of the nocturnes give insight into where a few of Chopin's ideas may have budded, Field's works are as Fieldesque as Chopin's are Chopinesque. But, equally, it requires a real talent to sing the melodies which often burst out in a flowering reminiscent of the "bel canto" style in the great Italian operas of the time. Pietro Spada displays a real gift in both technique and musicality, allowing Field's ideas to spring forth and invite us to meditate upon their charming wisdom. Each note is crisp and his expression is tasteful, retaining that apathetic air so present in all of Field's compositions - it's music that exists because it must exist, somehow more a part of nature or the cosmos than of humanity. Essentially, I believe Spada aimed to allow us to forget the player, the composer, and simply experience the music itself - unless this was Field's original aim and it just comes through the playing. Either way, this is simply fantastic music presented extremely well by Pietro Spada. Not all the nocturnes are on this volume though: others appear on the volume after this one along with several other compositions. However, all of Field's music is worth spending time with, though I would recommend starting with this one.

Romantic Themes & Celtic Dreams: The Nocturnes of John Fiel
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Beautiful and unique

Artistic perfection

still a great album

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Romantic Themes & Celtic Dreams: The Nocturnes of John Fiel

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Tracks:

To A Secret Place (Nocturne In E Minor)
Our Island Of Dreams (Nocturne In B Flat)
Midnight At The Waterfall (Nocturne In G)
The Nightingale (Nocturne In A)
Memory Harbour (Nocturne In C Minor)
Around The Fairy Tree (Waltz In A)
Run Wild, Run Free (Nocturne In E)
Awakenings (Nocturne In E Flat)
A Love Is Lost, But Not Forgotten (Nocturne In D Minor)
Stolen Moments (Nocturne In A Flat)
O'er Moor, & O'er Mountain (Piano Concerto No.1 In E Flat - 2nd Movement)
Nights In St. Petersburg (Nocturne In A)

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful and unique.......2005-12-19

I would like to compliment Alison on her beautiful playing and Dave cooke for his unique and complimentary arrangement of this album. This album brought John Field into the present age and transformed it without destroying it. I am not a clasical boffin but this has sparked my interest.

Artistic perfection.......2005-09-01

Alison Hood plays the nocturnes of Irish composer John Field with a soft, gentle perfection; never jarring or heavy,even in the most difficult pieces. The softly played whistles and pipes lend interest and an Irish touch to several of the selections. Delightful to listen to at the end of a stressful day.

still a great album.......2003-10-14

just played this lovely album after losing it for more than a year and it is still a pleasure to listen to... reminds me of some great times and of a special birthday this month... it will always be special. r

wonderful artist.......2001-01-09

i had the pleasure of meeting this artist recently, and she is just as special in real life as she is on cd. her beautiful playing is only enhanced by her personality which has made listening to this album even more of a pleasure since meeting her. her skill as a pianist is obvious on every track but really comes into its own on 'around the fairy tree', 'a love is lost but not forgotten' and, my favourite by a long way, 'o'er the moor o'er the mountains'. i will continue to listen to this album daily as i have done since last may, and enjoy the memories.

music fan from dublin.......2000-10-16

oh my god...what a lucky day for me when i read the reviews on this album and decided to check it out. this young irish pianist plays the music of field in a arranged in a unique and wonderful way by the well known composer and arranger phil coulter...i'm quite sure the classical snobs will have a "field" day with this one but i hope they have the foresight to look deeper into the beautiful playing on this album and realise that this is the perfect way to bring the music of one of irelands best kept secrets, john field, to a new audience. i look forward to the next album from alison hood. not only does she look wonderful, but she plays like an angel.

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Field: The Complete Piano Nocturnes

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Tracks:

No.1 in E flat: Molto Moderato
No.2 in c: Moderato E Molto Espressivo
No.3 in A flat: Un Poco Allegretto
No.4 in A: Poco Adagio
No.5 in B flat: Cantabile, Assai Lento
No.6 in F, Cradle Song: Andante Tranquillo
No.7 in C Reverie - Nocturne: Dreamily
No.8 in A: Andante
No.9 in E flat: Andante Spiananto
No.10 in e: Adagio
No.11 in E flat: Moderato
No.12 in G: Lento
No.13 in d, Song Without Words: Lento
No.14 in C: Molto Moderato
No.15 in C: Molto Moderato
No.16 in F: Molto Moderato
No.17 in E, Nocturne Pastorale: Andante Con Moto
No.18 in E, Nocturne Caracteristique 'Midi': Allegro

Field: Piano Concerto No.7/Divertissment Nos. 1 & 2/Rondeau/Nocturne No.16/Quintetto

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Field: Piano Concerto No.7/Divertissment Nos. 1 & 2/Rondeau/Nocturne No.16/Quintetto

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ASIN: B000000B10
Release Date: 1997-05-20

Tracks:

Piano Concerto No.7 In C: I. Allegro moderato
Piano Concerto No.7 In C: II. Rondo: Allegro moderato
Divertissement No.1 In E Major: Allegro moderato
Rondeau In A Flat Major: Andantino - Allegro vivace
Nocturne No.16 In F Major: Molto moderato
Quintetto In A Flat Major: Andante con espressione
Divertissement No.2 In A Major: I. Pastorale: Andante
Divertissement No.2 In A Major: II. Rondo: Allegro moderato

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recommend
From a rather biased listener...

Piano Nocturnes

Manufacturer: Cambria Records
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ASIN: B0000UJLK0
Release Date: 2003-11-25

Customer Reviews:

recommend.......2004-01-31

Played with passion and interpretation, the piano nocturnes were delightful to listen to!

From a rather biased listener..........2004-01-04

This CD has been nominated for two Grammies in the 2004 Grammy Awards. This was a work of love, and I highly recommend this CD for its beautiful playing and production. A collection of many previous unrecorded nocturnes, it is great music for just relaxing.
Give it a listen!