John Field is best remembered for his invention of the Nocturne, which inspired Frederic Chopin to create his own much-loved collection of works. The title translates roughly as “night piece“, and Field‘s creations are full of charm, elegance, and spontaneity. The First Nocturne, touching in its simplicity, consists solely of a melody and simple arpeggiated accompaniment.Bryan Wagorn
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John Field
Nocturne No.1 in E-flat Major Play
Recorded on 12/06/2012, uploaded on 12/06/2012
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John Field is best remembered for his invention of the Nocturne, which inspired Frederic Chopin to create his own much-loved collection of works. The title translates roughly as “night piece“, and Field‘s creations are full of charm, elegance, and spontaneity. The First Nocturne, touching in its simplicity, consists solely of a melody and simple arpeggiated accompaniment. Bryan Wagorn
More music by John Field
Nocturne No.4 in A major
Nocturne no. 5 in B-flat Major
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Die Zeitlose, from Letzte Blätter
Waitin’, from Cabaret Songs
Ein Traum, from Sechs Lieder, Op. 48
Over the Piano, from Cabaret Songs
La flûte de Pan, from Chansons de Bilitis
Ruhe Sanft, from Zaide
Le tombeau des naïades, from Chansons de Bilitis
Nichts, from Letzte Blätter
Claire de lune, from Quatre chansons de jeunesse
Geduld, from Letzte Blätter
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