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Born
16 May 1962 (age 64)
Born In
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
John Field (1782–1837) was an Irish composer and pianist. He is best known for being the first musician to write nocturnes. 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). Field was born in Dublin on 26th July 1782, the eldest son of Protestant Irish parents. His father, Robert Field, earned his living by playing the violin in Dublin theatres. Field first studied the piano under his grandfather (also named John Field), who was a professional org… read more
John Field (1782–1837) was an Irish composer and pianist. He is best known for being the first musician to write nocturnes. 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 late… read more
John Field (1782–1837) was an Irish composer and pianist. He is best known for being the first musician to write nocturnes. 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). Field was born in Dublin on 26th July 1782, the eldes… read more

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1 Play track Piano Music, Volume 1: Nocturnes and Sonatas Nocturne No. 2 in C minor, H. 25
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2 Play track Piano Music, Volume 1: Nocturnes and Sonatas Nocturne No. 1 in E-flat major, H. 24
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3 Play track Piano Concertos, Nocturnes and Sonatas Nocturne No. 10 in E minor, H. 46B
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4 Play track Field: Complete Nocturnes Nocturne No. 14 in G major, H. 58
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5 Nocturnes Nocturne in B-flat major, H 37
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6 Play track Field: Complete Nocturnes Nocturne No. 9 in E Minor, H. 46
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7 Play track Nocturne in B Flat Major, H. 37 (Version for Harp) Nocturne in B Flat Major, H. 37 (Version for Harp)
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8 Piano Music, Volume 1: Nocturnes and Sonatas Nocturne No. 5 in B-flat major, H. 37
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9 Piano Music, Volume 1: Nocturnes and Sonatas Nocturne No. 4 in A major, H. 36
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10 Piano Music, Volume 1: Nocturnes and Sonatas Nocturne No. 3 in A-flat Major, H. 26
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  1. 134,638 listeners

    23 Aug 1999 · 13 tracks

    Field: Piano Music, Vol. 1
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  2. 14,332 listeners

    26 Nov 2021 · 1 track

    Field: Nocturne in B Flat Major, H. 37 (Version for Harp)
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  3. 12,453 listeners

    1 Sep 1994 · 16 tracks

    Field: Works for Piano
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  4. 5,238 listeners

    1 Apr 1996 · 6 tracks

    Field: Piano Concertos, Vol. 2
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