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 1836performed by benjamin frith00. While there are recordings of all seven of john fields piano concertos, there are no two piano versions. On john fields nocturnes by franz liszt 1859 theory. John field 17821837 was an irish composer and pianist. He is best known for being the first composer to write nocturnes. Its opening page bears some resemblance to the passages for string quartet. Moreover, field was a pianistcomposer whose seven piano concerti were an important part of his public performances.
Jan 10, 2006 the author, a former educator, classical pianist, and member of the aldenori piano trio, finally sets the record straight. Irish composer john field s nocturnes for piano are known for being the first nocturnes ever. Field s reputation as the creator of the piano nocturne and his influence on early. Grattan william henry flood 5 in bflat, the most popular of field s nocturnes. Irish composer john field s nocturnes for piano are known for being the first.
God so loved the world composed by john stainer 18401901, arranged by john leavitt. In his book there is an acknowledgment of a german study on field. Although it was irish pianistcomposer john field, who created the form nocturne, it was chopin who realized its fullest possibilities as a medium of expressing some of his most sensitive and poetic thoughts. John field, a pupil of muzio clementi, was in his day a celebrated pianist, credited with almost legendary skill. John field nocturne no 7 in c major complete version free.
The nocturnes of chopin thesis unt digital library. John field nocturne no 5 in b flat major complete version. By the time chopin came along, field was already an established composer. Petersburg as a salesman, and decided to stay in russia where. John field 26 july 1782, baptised 30 september 1782 23 january 1837 was an irish pianist, composer, and teacher. This music sheet has been read 2197 times and the last read was at 20210323 20. Tragedy struck chopins family in 1827, when his 14yearold sister.
The irish composer john field first developed the genre of the nocturne. They have, wrote james huneker of the chopin nocturnes, the exotic savor of the heated conservatory, not the fresh. The following book seems to be the best source, as it is a new and complete biography. Consequently, the extent of field s contribution to 19thcentury musical life, and to piano literature, has yet to be truly explored. As a posthumous construction, however, this image of the composerpianist is misleading. Performed by john oconorjohn field 17821837, irish pianist and composer, the father of piano nocturne. I dont think theres a single bar from his le troubadour nocturne from 1836 or 1837 that would have been unusual 30 years or even 40 years earlier, but the. On john fields nocturnes by franz liszt 1859 theory of music. The noctures of john field 17821837 were the first to appear, and established the basic nature of the piece. Field was born in dublin in 1782, became an apprentice to pianomaker and composer muzio clementi, was sent to st.
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. There is no congruent historic numbering for the nocturnes. Close for over 20 years we have provided legal access to free sheet music without asking anything in. We support pdf, and not scorch or finale, or any other sheet music viewer. John field composer is within the scope of the composers wikiproject, a group of editors writing and developing biographical articles about composers of all eras and styles. The nocturnes of john field there is an extreme scarcity of material written about john field. It is written during the early romantic era and is included in 18 nocturnes by field. 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. Udo wessiepe andantino yy 12 8 violoncello bo co xc o co c h mf cantabile c co co bo so co andantino y t. While the relationship of the nocturnes of field to those of chopin is well documented, the corresponding rela. John field nocturne no 14 in c major complete version.
Petersburg as a salesman, and decided to stay in russia where he made his reputation as composer and pianist. Fields reputation as the creator of the piano nocturne and. Moderato e molto espressivo composer time period comp. The reply field made needs to be quoted in french as it was a pun. David ewen wrote that he contributed a richness of poetic thought, an eloquent expressiveness and a. Field championed a new musical form that didnt follow a program, simple in structure, and clear in mood. This double cd from chandos features all 18 of the nocturnes composed by john field. John field composer 17821837 play or download midi files from classical archives, the largest and best organized classical music site on the web. John field 26 july 1782 23 january 1837 john field s compositions influenced many major composers of his time, including frederic chopin, johannes brahms. They were followed by collections from frederic chopin 18101849 and gabriel faure 18451924. The project discussion page is the place to talk about technical and editorial issues and exchange ideas.
I think hes commonly termed a romantic composer because of the pastoral emotion that infuses so many of his works. Field is best remembered for his eighteen nocturnes which are single movement impromptu compositions for piano that maintain a single mood throughout. This is a technical study guide for chopin nocturne. Irish composer john field s nocturnes for piano are known for being the first nocturnes ever written. Tragedy struck chopins family in 1827, when his 14 yearold sister. John field while chopins nocturnes are more beloved and known, it is quite probable that without the inspiration from these pieces by field, the nocturnes would not have been written, or at least not in the way they were. Chopin was an admirer of john field and was influenced by field s nocturnes. He is best known for being the first musician to write nocturnes. The nocturnes of chopin thesis presented to the graduate. John field and the nocturne 57 and field adds a misty, impressionistic coda containing one of his favourite pedal effects.
Grattan floods book see appendix for that work in its entirety apparently is the only separate study in english. Inventor of the nocturne dublin, 1920 is a representative. 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. Pianists both professional and amateur, educators, teachers of piano performance, and musicologists who want to meet the real john field and understand his finest creations, the nocturnes, will find this book indispensable. I8i4 22 a kamarinskaya 683 14 rondeau july i817 44 a exercise nouveau i2i2. Romantic john field, john oconor 15 nocturnes 1990, cd discogs.
John field composer 17821837 play or download midi files from classical. The life and music of john field, 17821837, creator of the nocturne. The third nocturne is a delightful, though rarelyheard work which differs from the other nocturnes in that much of its texture is in four parts. The irish piano virtuoso and composer is principally known for his nocturnes, a genre later. Mar 15, 2011 the words chopin and nocturne are invariably linked, but the irish composer john field, 28 years chopins senior, was the one who originated the form. Chopins nocturnes it has a more agitated middle section. January 23, 1837 was an irish composer and pianist. Field s works and the italian bel canto opera style served as inspiration to chopin, who further developed the form. Chopin popularized nocturnes, but he did not invent them. John field, john oconor 15 nocturnes 1990, cd discogs. On closer inspection it is clear that this status is a posthumous construction, primarily because the nocturne and the nocturne style were not unique to field. This music sheet has been read 2641 times and the last read was at 20210404 16. I8i4 22 a kamarinskaya 683 14 rondeau july i817 44 a exercise nouveau i2i2 45 a nocturne no.
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