John Field: 15 Nocturnes
Regardless of who was first to coin the term "Nocturne," 19th-century Irish composer John Field'sNocturnes, 15 of which are included here, stand side by side with those of Chopin for their consummate tunefulness, harmonic ingenuity, and pure pianistic resourcefulness. Fellow Irishman John O'Conor informs each of these gems with interpretive authenticity, unpretentious refinement, and elegance.--David Vernier