CD, Field (composer)
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[Ott] had a brilliant pianistic career in her teens, but at 21 she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Now 36, she has never stopped performing; this album is just the latest measure of her... —
Awards:
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BBC Music Magazine, April 2025, Instrumental Choice
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International Classical Music Awards, 2026, Winner - Solo Instrumental
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Douglas's own compositions are slight, but the traditional Irish songs he's arranged have great charm...Meanwhile, Douglas brings transparency of sound to six of Field's Nocturnes; with Alice... —
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Once again Naxos scores with a little-known pianist, and the program includes the last of Field's Op. 1 sonatas that he wrote in 1801. It is in two movements but shows considerable influence... —
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Another Naxos edition well worth collecting. —
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John Field: Piano Concertos, Nocturnes, Sonatas
Benjamin Frith (piano), Northern Sinfonia, David Haslam
Lively, heartfelt performances of all the Field one is ever likely to need. —
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Field: Piano Concertos Nos. 2 & 7 & Piano Sonata No. 4
Benjamin Frith (piano)
Northern Sinfonia, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, David Haslam, Andrew Mogrelia
With this disc, Benjamin Frith finally completes his cycle of Field’s piano concertos. Performed with commitment, Frith never less than elegant —
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John Field: Piano Concertos Nos. 1 & 2
Míceál O'Rourke (piano)
London Mozart Players, Matthias Bamert
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With playing that’s never less than well-considered, gleaming and enjoyable, Lane is an excellent guide to these impassioned worlds – although at times, particularly in the Rachmaninov, there’s... —
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Field - Piano Concertos
Míceál O’Rourke (piano), David Juriz (violin), Jennifer Godson (violin), Sarah-Jane Bradley (viola) & Julia Desbruslais (cello)
London Mozart Players, Matthias Bamert
O’Rourke seems to have adopted the style of Field himself; he has a lovely touch and flow. —
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