John Field
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- Born
- 1782-07-26
- Died
- 1837-01-11
- Works
- 94
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- The trials & sorrowful lamentation and last farewell to the world
- Personality
- Forutne's epitome of the stocks & public funds ... To which is added, a complete gudie to the foreign funds
- Considered Trifles
- A Treatise of Daunces
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John Field (1782–1837) was an Irish composer and pianist. He is best known for being the first musician to write nocturnes. Field marked a transition in classical music from an emphasis on technical virtuosity to lyrical expression, and paved way for composers like Chopin (of whom he was later quite critical). Field was born in Dublin on 26th July 1782, the eldest son of Protestant Irish parents. His father, Robert Field, earned his living by playing the violin in Dublin theatres. <a href="http
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Key facts
- Born
- ( 1782-07-26 ) 26 July 1782, Dublin , Ireland
- Died
- 23 January 1837 (1837-01-23) (aged 54), Moscow , Russia
- Occupations
- Composer pianist teacher
- Known for
- Nocturne
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Key dates
- Born
- 26 July 1782
- Died
- 11 January 1837
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- John
- Family name
- Field
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- Russian Empire
- Place of birth
- Dublin
- Place of death
- Moscow
- Occupation
- music teacher
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Student of
- Johann Georg Albrechtsberger
Article
John Field (26 July 1782 – 23 January 1837) was an Irish pianist, composer and teacher widely credited as the inventor of the nocturne. While many of his contemporaries wrote in a similar style, Field was the first to use the term to apply to a character piece featuring a cantabile melody over an arpeggiated accompaniment.
Born into a musical family in Dublin, he received his early education in the city, particularly with Tommaso Giordani. The family moved to London in 1793 where, under the tutelage of Muzio Clementi, Field soon became a famous and sought-after concert pianist. Together, they visited Paris, Vienna, and Saint Petersburg. Ambiguity surrounds Field's decision to remain in the latter, but it is likely that Field acted as a sales representative for Clementi & Co..
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