Composer
John Field
1782-1837
John Field was an Irish pianist and composer from Dublin who built his career in Russia, based in St. Petersburg and Moscow. He is credited with creating the nocturne, a genre defined by lyrical melody over arpeggiated accompaniment, and his innovations greatly influenced Chopin. This site features his Nocturne No. 5 in B-flat major, H. 37.
Works by Field (1 pieces)
Nocturnes1
One of Chopin's signature genres — beautiful, lyrical piano pieces that evoke the stillness and poetry of the night.