John Field (1782 - 1837)
John Field (July 26, 1782 ? January 23, 1837) was an Irish composer and pianist. He is best known for being the first composer to write nocturnes. Field is best remembered for his eighteen nocturnes which are single movement impromptu compositions for piano that maintain a single mood throughout. 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. Field was born in Dublin in 1782, the eldes ... (Read all)
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String Quartet No. 11 in F minor (Serioso), Opus 95
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