Thread: John Field

Couldn't find John Field using google search on TC. But I just got into the concerti and find them extremely fun and enjoyable. Really, he's not predictable. That being said, he often lacks formal cohesion, but its so fun who cares?

I'm pretty sure Field has been discussed here, probably regarding his Nocturnes.

I looked for a Field guestbook and could not find one. Thanks for starting this.

I first came upon Field through his Nocturnes played by O'Conor. They are not as varied as Chopin's, but they are lovely. I have heard all his piano concertos and especially like Nos. 2 and 7. His Piano Quintet is beautiful.

Am missing satisfactory recordings of the concerti. I think I´ve heard examples of the various issued versions and the first John O´Conor/Fürst set containing the complete concerti is the one I prefer.
But: Field needs even much more romantic, fluent and dramatic playing than it has been the case. Neatness and lack of contrasts dominate nowadays and it doesn´t help the music IMHO.

@ joen-cph

This is the recording I have heard
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http://www.amazon.com/Field-Complete.../dp/B0037YHOU0

Yes, I have had that.

Originally Posted by joen_cph

Yes I have had that.

I've found that it satisfied me pretty well. But Horrowitz or someone eccentric like that would be brilliant on these.

Originally Posted by clavichorder

I've found that it satisfied me pretty well. But Horrowitz or someone eccentric like that would be brilliant on these.

Yes - or Pletnev, Argerich, Mustonen or Ugorski !

Enjoying Field's Piano Concertos. Especially number 2. Got this cd.

2 and 7 are my favorites.