Field: Piano Concerti, Nocturne No 16, Etc / O'rou ... - Chandos: CHAN 10468(4) X

Special Price *4 CDs for the price of 2*. The popular and critically admired Chandos recordings of John Field's expressive cycle of Piano Concertos are brought together for the first time as a limited edition 4-CD set and released at the price of only 2 CDs. A major forerunner of the Romantic school of pianism that culminated in Chopin, Dublin-born pianist and composer John Field had scarcely received his due until Chandos released the performances of the Piano Concertos by fellow countryman, Miceal O'Rourke. As one publication wrote, 'Field's star is currently shining brighter than ever, thanks in no small measure to the partnership of pianist Miceal O'Rourke and the Matthias-led London Mozart Players.' (The Lady) O'Rourke's talent was Read more admired by many other publications with comments such as 'O'Rourke seems to have adopted the style of Field himself; he has a lovely touch and flow.' (American Record Guide) 'O'Rourke's delicate touch is ideal for conveying the charm of Field's music,' (The Times) while Gramophone stated 'all praise to those responsible...' Read less

1.

Concerto for Piano no 1 in E flat major, H 27 by John Field
Performer: Míceál O'Rourke (Piano)
Conductor: Matthias Bamert
Orchestra/Ensemble: London Mozart Players
Period: Romantic
Written: 1799; England

2.

Concerto for Piano no 2 in A flat major, H 31 by John Field
Performer: Míceál O'Rourke (Piano)
Conductor: Matthias Bamert
Orchestra/Ensemble: London Mozart Players
Period: Romantic
Written: 1816; England

3.

Concerto for Piano no 5 in C major, H 39 "L'incendie par l'orage" by John Field
Performer: Míceál O'Rourke (Piano)
Conductor: Matthias Bamert
Orchestra/Ensemble: London Mozart Players
Period: Romantic
Written: 1817; England

4.

Concerto for Piano no 3 in E flat major, H 32 by John Field
Performer: Míceál O'Rourke (Piano)
Conductor: Matthias Bamert
Orchestra/Ensemble: London Mozart Players
Period: Romantic
Written: 1816; England

5.

Concerto for Piano no 6 in C major, H 49 by John Field
Performer: Míceál O'Rourke (Piano)
Conductor: Matthias Bamert
Orchestra/Ensemble: London Mozart Players
Period: Romantic
Written: 1819/1820; England

6.

Concerto for Piano no 4 in E flat major, H 28 by John Field
Performer: Míceál O'Rourke (Piano)
Conductor: Matthias Bamert
Orchestra/Ensemble: London Mozart Players
Period: Romantic
Written: 1814; England

7.

Concerto for Piano no 7 in C minor, H 58 by John Field
Performer: Míceál O'Rourke (Piano)
Conductor: Matthias Bamert
Orchestra/Ensemble: London Mozart Players
Period: Romantic
Written: 1822/1832; England

8.

Divertissement for Piano and Strings no 1 in E major by John Field
Performer: Míceál O'Rourke (Piano)
Conductor: Matthias Bamert
Orchestra/Ensemble: London Mozart Players
Period: Romantic
Written: circa 1810; Ireland

9.

Rondeau for Piano and Strings in A flat major by John Field
Performer: Míceál O'Rourke (Piano)
Conductor: Matthias Bamert
Orchestra/Ensemble: London Mozart Players
Period: Romantic
Written: England

10.

Nocturne for Piano no 16 in F major, H 62A by John Field
Performer: Míceál O'Rourke (Piano)
Period: Romantic
Written: by 1836; England

11.

Quintet for Piano and Strings in A flat major by John Field
Performer: Sarah-Jane Bradley (Viola), Julia Desbruslais (Cello), Jennifer Godson (Violin),
David Juritz (Violin), Míceál O'Rourke (Piano)
Period: Romantic
Written: England

12.

Divertissement for Piano and Strings no 2 A major by John Field
Performer: Míceál O'Rourke (Piano)
Conductor: Matthias Bamert
Orchestra/Ensemble: London Mozart Players
Period: Romantic
Written: circa 1811; Ireland

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