John Field (1782-1837) - Nocturnes : No.1, No.2, No.3

John Field ( 1782 – 1837 ) : Nocturnes
No.1

Nocturne No. 1 in E flat major
No.2

Nocturne No. 2 in C minor
No.3

Nocturne No. 3 in A flat major

John Field is best remembered for his eighteen nocturnes which are single movement impromptu compositions for piano that maintain a single mood throughout. He is also the founder of the piano nocturne. The first three of these date from 1812. These pieces are further notable for their influence on Frédéric Chopin, who went on to write 21 nocturnes himself.