John Field - Piano Concertos; Nocturnes; Piano Sonatas (Paolo Restani; Tyler Hay)

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Composer: John Field

• Piano Concertos Nos. 1–7
• Nocturnes Nos. 1–18
• Piano Sonatas, Op. 1 Nos. 1–4

Paolo Restani, piano / Orchestre Philharmonique de Nice / Marco Guidarini, conductor

Tyler Hay, piano

Compilation: 2026

Label: Brilliant Classics

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Renowned as "the father of the nocturne," Irish composer and pianist John Field (1782–1837) pioneered the intimate, singing style of piano performance that profoundly influenced Frédéric Chopin and defined early Romanticism. Moving away from Beethoven’s fiery dramatic approach, Field embraced a cantabile lyricism inspired by Italian opera, creating refined tone-poetry that utilized the evolving technological capabilities of the modern piano. This comprehensive collection offers modern, critically acclaimed recordings of his complete concertos and solo keyboard works. Delivered with exceptional precision and stylistic empathy, these performances showcase Field's legacy as a brilliant virtuoso and a crucial architect of 19th-century keyboard music.