Alice Sara Ott, John Field John Field: Complete Nocturnes (2xLP)

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• Alice Sara Otts John Field: Complete Nocturnes is a graceful and refined tribute to one of the most overlooked composers of the Romantic era. Often credited as the inventor of the nocturne, John Field laid the groundwork for Chopin and others, yet his music rarely receives the attention it deserves. Ott brings Fields lyricism to the fore with a light, expressive touch and remarkable control, allowing each piece to unfold naturally. The nocturnes glow with gentle charm and subtle emotional depth, reminding us of the quiet innovations that Field introduced to the piano repertoire.

  Whats most compelling about this recording is Otts sensitivity to the musics restraint. She avoids imposing excessive drama or romantic flourishes, instead letting the clean lines and graceful phrasing speak for themselves. Her performance bridges the historical context with a modern clarity, renewing these nocturnes for a contemporary audience. This collection is not only a beautifully played albumits a necessary reintroduction of Fields artistry through the hands of a pianist who clearly understands and appreciates his legacy.

  Reviews

  “Ott plays them all with great affection, never attempting to make them seem more profound or expressively complex than they are, and in treating this neglected music simply at face value, she has done it proud.” The Guardian

  “In Ott’s playing, classical elegance and clarity prevail over Romantic melancholy… Nocturne No 7 sparkles with magic.” Financial Times

  “Otts approach to the nocturnes is audibly post-Chopin, but none the worse for that. The right hand takes runs to the moon while the left picks out a hummable melody.” Norman Lebrecht, Slipped Disc

  “Otts sound quality proves most captivating, integrating and reconciling features so nicely.” The Classic Review

  “Her technical proficiency elevates the pieces, with standout moments such as the magical sparkle of Nocturne No. 7 and the clear part-writing in No. 13, ‘Rverie-Nocturne.’” Financial Times

• Artist: Alice Sara Ott, John Field Label: Deutsche Grammophon Format: LP Units: 2 Country: Europe Genre: Classical

• A1 No.1 In E Flat Major – Molto Moderato
  A2 No. 2 In C Minor – Moderato E Molto Espressivo
  A3 No. 3 In A Flat Major – Un Poco Allegretto
  A4 No. 4 In A Major – Poco Adagio
  A5 No. 5 In B Flat Major – Cantabile
  A6 No. 6 In F Major – Andante Tranquillo
  B1 No. 7 In A Major – Andante
  B2 No. 8 In E Flat Major – Andante Spianato
  B3 No. 9 In E Minor – Adagio
  B4 No. 10 In E Major. Nocturne Pastorale – Andante Con Moto
  C1 No. 11 In E Flat Major – Moderato
  C2 No. 12 In E Major. En Forme De Rondo – Allegro
  C3 No. 13 In C Major. Rverie-Nocturne
  C4 No. 14 In G Major – Lento
  C5 No. 15 In D Minor – Song Without Words – Lento
  D1 No. 16 In C Major – Molto Moderato
  D2 No. 17 In C Major – Molto Moderato
  D3 No. 18 In F Major – Molto Moderato