Tyler Hay - Field: 18 Nocturnes (2024) [Official Digital Download 24/96]

The 18 Nocturnes by John Field (1782-1837) are timeless jewels of the piano repertoire. With his works, the Irish composer and pianist built a bridge between the Classical and Romantic periods and is often regarded as a pioneer of the nocturne, a genre that was later made famous by Chopin. Fields' nocturnes are characterized by their dreamy, introspective and lyrical character lyrical character. They are "tone paintings of the night", each piece a tender, emotional journey through the moonlit landscapes of the soul. The innovative use of the sustaining pedal and the gentle, singing melodies create a unique atmosphere. The nocturnes are not virtuoso showpieces, but intimate expressions of feeling. They offer pianists the opportunity to explore fine phrasing and nuanced dynamics, which requires both technical precision and deep emotional connection. Notable examples include the Nocturne No. 2 in C minor, a haunting piece that inspired later composers such as Chopin, and the Nocturne No. 5 in B flat major with its delicate, cascading arpeggios. The young English pianist Tyler Hay has made a name for himself as one of the most remarkable pianists of his generation with his recordings for Piano Classics of works by Liszt (PCL 10138), John Ogdon (PCL 10132) and Kalkbrenner (PCL 10190). "Tyler Hay impresses me deeply. He is an award-winning product of the Purcell School, the Royal Northern College of Music and the Royal College of Music. His technique is more than equal to anything on offer here and he combines this with a subtle sense of rubato, a keen sense of style and a real commitment to the music. I hope to hear more from him."

Tracklist:
01. Field: Nocturne No. 1 in E-Flat Major, H 24
02. Field: Nocturne No. 2 in C Minor, H 25
03. Field: Nocturne No. 3 in A-Flat Major, H 26
04. Field: Nocturne No. 4 in A Major, H 36
05. Field: Nocturne No. 5 in B-Flat Major, H 37
06. Field: Nocturne No. 6 in F Major, H 40
07. Field: Nocturne No. 7 in C Major, H 45
08. Field: Nocturne No. 8 in A Major, H 14E
09. Field: Nocturne No. 9 in E-Flat Major, H 30A
10. Field: Nocturne No. 10 in E Minor, H 46
11. Field: Nocturne No. 11 in E-Flat Major, H 56
12. Field: Nocturne No. 12 in G Major, H 58D
13. Field: Nocturne No. 13 in D Minor, H 59
14. Field: Nocturne No. 14 in C Major, H 60
15. Field: Nocturne No. 15 in C Major, H 61
16. Field: Nocturne No. 16 in F Major, H 62
17. Field: Nocturne No. 17 in E Major, H 54
18. Field: Nocturne No. 18 "Midi" in E Major, H 13K


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