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Field: Piano Music Vol 1 - Nocturnes And Sonatas / Frith
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Details
- Composer
- FIELD
- Artist
- Benjamin, Frith
- Format
- CD
- Label
- Naxos
- Released
- Aug 23, 1999
- Catalog #
- 8550761
- UPC
- 730099576123
About
Fifteen years before Chopin wrote his first "nocturne", Irish pianist/composer John Field composed his Nocturne No. 1 in E-flat major, followed by at least 15 more pieces in the same style. In these short works for solo piano, Field--who was one of the most celebrated pianists in the world during the first quarter of the 19th century--put form to the idea of a contemplative, lyrical composition, specifically tailored to the piano's expressive capabilities. These "night" pieces are primarily characterized by a dominant, gracefully flowing melody, with most of the harmonic activity in the pianist's left hand. Although other pianists have recorded at least some of Field's Nocturnes--most notably John O'Conor (Telarc) and Miceál O'Rourke (Chandos)--Benjamin Frith's own uniquely inflected, poetic readings have a satisfying aura of intimacy cast in the warm colors of his well-tempered, expertly recorded piano. Although O'Conor's playing is more lyrical, with more fluid legatos, Frith generally takes more time--and these invariably lovely pieces blossom just as fully and brilliantly. The two sonatas are not notable for their originality--they owe much to their dedicatee, Field's teacher Clementi--but they reveal the young composer's gift for understanding the piano's unique voice. This is music for everyone--for any time of day, for any prevailing mood--and we're lucky to have such a fine pianist as Frith joining the Field field. [10/22/1999] --David Vernier, ClassicsToday.com
Tracklist 13 tracks
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1 Nocturne No. 1 in E-Flat Major, H. 24 03:49
- Track
- 1
- Title
- Nocturne No. 1 in E-Flat Major, H. 24
- Duration
- 03:49
- Composer
- John Field
- Performer
- Benjamin Frith
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2 Nocturne No. 2 in C Minor, H. 25 03:39
- Track
- 2
- Title
- Nocturne No. 2 in C Minor, H. 25
- Duration
- 03:39
- Composer
- John Field
- Performer
- Benjamin Frith
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3 Nocturne No. 3 in A-Flat Major, H. 26 04:51
- Track
- 3
- Title
- Nocturne No. 3 in A-Flat Major, H. 26
- Duration
- 04:51
- Composer
- John Field
- Performer
- Benjamin Frith
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4 Nocturne No. 4 in A Major, H. 36 05:27
- Track
- 4
- Title
- Nocturne No. 4 in A Major, H. 36
- Duration
- 05:27
- Composer
- John Field
- Performer
- Benjamin Frith
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5 Nocturne No. 5 in B-Flat Major, H. 37A 02:51
- Track
- 5
- Title
- Nocturne No. 5 in B-Flat Major, H. 37A
- Duration
- 02:51
- Composer
- John Field
- Performer
- Benjamin Frith
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6 I. Allegro moderato 06:13
- Track
- 6
- Title
- I. Allegro moderato
- Duration
- 06:13
- Composer
- John Field
- Performer
- Benjamin Frith
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7 II. Rondo: Allegro 04:10
- Track
- 7
- Title
- II. Rondo: Allegro
- Duration
- 04:10
- Composer
- John Field
- Performer
- Benjamin Frith
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8 Nocturne No. 6 in F Major, H. 40A 05:04
- Track
- 8
- Title
- Nocturne No. 6 in F Major, H. 40A
- Duration
- 05:04
- Composer
- John Field
- Performer
- Benjamin Frith
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9 Nocturne No. 7 in C Major, H. 45A 05:16
- Track
- 9
- Title
- Nocturne No. 7 in C Major, H. 45A
- Duration
- 05:16
- Composer
- John Field
- Performer
- Benjamin Frith
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10 Nocturne No. 8 in A Major, H. 14E 04:19
- Track
- 10
- Title
- Nocturne No. 8 in A Major, H. 14E
- Duration
- 04:19
- Composer
- John Field
- Performer
- Benjamin Frith
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11 I. Allegro vivace 06:33
- Track
- 11
- Title
- I. Allegro vivace
- Duration
- 06:33
- Composer
- John Field
- Performer
- Benjamin Frith
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12 II. Allegro vivace 04:39
- Track
- 12
- Title
- II. Allegro vivace
- Duration
- 04:39
- Composer
- John Field
- Performer
- Benjamin Frith
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13 Nocturne No. 9 in E-Flat Major, H. 30 04:00
- Track
- 13
- Title
- Nocturne No. 9 in E-Flat Major, H. 30
- Duration
- 04:00
- Composer
- John Field
- Performer
- Benjamin Frith