John field 17821837 was an irish composer and pianist. 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. 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 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. About this guide in both craft and substance nocturnes reveals a master at work.
Omissions and additons are indicated by square brackets. Sent for the cd after hearing a couple of john fields nocturnes on the radio and buying the music to play on the piano. Field was credited with inventing the form, though its. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. This is an extract from franz liszts essay on john fields nocturnes. There has been some confusion over the numbering of the nocturnes of field over the years, but rest assured they are all here contained in this schirmer edition. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
One aspect of the nocturne that chopin continued from field is the use of a songlike melody in the right hand. John field 26 july 1782, baptised 30 september 1782 23 january 1837 was an irish pianist, composer, and teacher. It would be good to have some more field nocturnes to populate a field page if. An influential early romantic composer for piano, john field 17821837 redefined the term nocturne. Complete nocturnes elizabeth joy roe, piano composers. Libkis university ofcalifoknia tn henry nash library san francisco presented to. This is one of the most if not the most important features to the nocturne as a whole. On john fields nocturnes by franz liszt 1859 theory of music. Though author alan walker calls that influence overrated. Field is best known as the inventor of the nocturne, but there is evidence to. It needed the genius of chopin to perfect the genre to the highest artistic level.
Clementi left russia in 1803 and field began a series of concerts throughout the baltic states and russia herself which led him to quickly become the most successful musician and sought after teacher in moscow. This list is arranged according to hopkinson numbers, introduced in the 1961 catalogue by cecil hopkinson h 24 nocturne for piano no. Field created the genre known as the nocturne, but because of chopins great works, he has been largely forgotten by posterity. Dgc bv holland the liner notes in french and english do give the performer as roberte mamo, piano. 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. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. We shant be discussing all 16 of them here, but its worth going over the first three, written in 1812. Sent for the cd after hearing a couple of john field s nocturnes on the radio and buying the music to play on the piano. John field 17821837 nocturnes 115 roberte mamou, piano no recording date or location given pavane adw 71102 64. Aug 04, 2007 hello everybody, this is my first posting on piano society. Patrick piggott in a recent book, called the slow movement of. On john fields nocturnes by franz liszt 1859 theory. Irish composer john fields nocturnes for piano are known for being the first nocturnes ever written list of works. I can at least hear how the nocturnes should be played.
John field 15 nocturnes roberto mamou, piano licensed from. Irish composer john field was an influential pianist and composer in early 19th century romanticism, particularly because of his set of 18 nocturnes, which affected the keyboard music of felix mendelssohn, robert schumann, franz liszt, johannes brahms, and most importantly, frederic chopin, who came to compose the most famous nocturnes. Nocturne in eflat major nocturne in c minor nocturne in aflat major nocturne in a major nocturne in bflat major nocturne in f major nocturne in a. 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. Formerly used to designate music to be performed at night, nocturnes came to be regarded as music that is nocturnal in mood. Field certainly doesnt approach chopin as a composer, but he is very much worth listening to or playing, nonetheless.
There is no congruent historic numbering for the nocturnes. The complete nocturnes miceal orourke with orourke, miceal on cd. The publication of the first six nocturnes by field, united here for the first time, will assuredly meet the desires of all who. Field s dreamy, poetic style contrasted sharply with that of his. Field is best known as the inventor of the nocturne, but there is evidence to suggest that this is a posthumous accolade. John field 1782 1837, 18 nocturnes 1812 1836 performed by benjamin frith 00. Go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store. 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. I usually prefer a modern piano sound but i have really come to enjoy this set.
Rest assured the music in this book is beautiful, lyrical and melancholic just like chopins nocturnes. Nocturne in eflat major nocturne in c minor nocturne in aflat major nocturne in a major nocturne in bflat major nocturne in f. Irish composer john fields nocturnes for piano are known for being the first nocturnes ever. This release is the first recording of all 18 nocturnes on a single album.
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 complete nocturnes miceal orourke on allmusic 1989. Field, an irish composer, is regarded as the father of the nocturne who predates chopin. But i remember that field was not that happy about chopins way of composing nocturnes.
Im a big admirer of field s nocturnes and am attaching one of my favourites that i recorded a while ago, no. Irish composer john field s nocturnes for piano are known for being the first nocturnes ever written list of works. Discussion in submission room started by pianolady. He is best known for being the first musician to write nocturnes. Roes playing is tender and graceful, with a delicate, songful touch, and she balances the various elements judiciously and always with attention to detail. Common wisdom says john field, the socalled father of the nocturne, was the first and greatest influence on chopins creations. Nocturnes field news newspapers books scholar jstor february 2018 learn how and when to remove this template message. 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.
Regardless of who was first to coin the term nocturne, 19thcentury irish composer john fields nocturnes. John field 5 free piano sheet to download field air russe kamarinskaya. Field was born in dublin in 1782, the son of a violinist, but moved with his family to london in 1793. It was in the motherland herself in 1814 that field published the first three of his extraordinarily creative and prophetic nocturnes. In any case, field wrote 16 nocturnes over a period of 24 years. 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. Although chopins nocturnes are harmonically richer and more elegant with their arpeggiated bases, field s works are beautiful as well. The essay was first published in 1859 as a preface to liszts edition of six of the nocturnes. Nov 01, 2002 the product arrived quickly in pristine condition. The recording i own of fields nocturnes is by bart van oort who plays an 1823 broadwood. John field bio, albums, pictures naxos classical music. Field s music in the 21st century remains largely forgotten and unappreciated.
John field was the inspiration for frederich chopins nocturnes. World wide shipping for 20 years we provide a free and legal service for free sheet music. During john fields years in london i793i802 a number of pieces by him for. Chopins nocturnes carry many similarities with those of field while at the same time retaining a distinct, unique sound of their own. Discussion in submission room started by pianolady, dec 26, 2006. Favorite nocturnes and other works for piano by john field. Arrangements and transcriptions for guitar, 2 mandolins, mandola and mandocello munier complete score and parts. Instantly view and print john field piano sheet music online field. John field was an irish pianist, composer, and teacher.
May 26, 2016 john field 1782 1837, 18 nocturnes 1812 1836 performed by benjamin frith 00. Also issued 1993 as erasmus muziek producties cd wvh 0082. The complete nocturnes earl wild, pianist chopin proposes, supposes, insinuates, seduces, persuades. Chopin was unquestionably influenced by field, most of all by the nocturnes field also wrote polonaises. 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. Domeniul a studiat prima data pianul cu bunicul sau numit. John field, john oconor 15 nocturnes 1990, cd discogs.
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