Field, John: Nocturnes, complete
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John Field is credited as the true 'inventor' of the Nocturne. After experimenting with other names such as Pastorale, Serenade, and Romance, he settled on &ldquo,Nocturne&rdquo, when his first one was published in 1812.
Field&rsquo,s Nocturnes follow no known form, nor do they develop a given theme. Instead, they set up a mood and atmosphere of tenderness and dreaminess combined with a continuous flow of beautiful melody that appealsdirectly to the listener's willingness to share
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1. | Nocturne No.1 E Flat Major | |
2. | Nocturne No.2 C Minor | |
3. | Nocturne No.3 A flat Major | |
4. | Nocturne No.4 A Major | |
5. | Nocturne No.5 B flat Major | |
6. | Nocturne No.6 F Major | |
7. | Nocturne No.7 C Major | |
8. | Nocturne No.8 A Major | |
9. | Nocturne No.9 E flat Major | |
10. | Nocturne No.10 E Minor | |
11. | Nocturne No.11 E flat Major | |
12. | Nocturne No.12 G Major | |
13. | Nocturne No.13 D Minor | |
14. | Nocturne No.14 C Major | |
15. | Nocturne No.15 C Major | |
16. | Nocturne No.16 F Major | |
17. | Nocturne No.17 E Major | |
18. | Nocturne No.18 E Major |