Field: Piano Concertos, Vol. 2 - Piano Concertos No. 2 and 4
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Composer: John FieldConductor: David Haslam
Orchestra: Northern Sinfonia of England
Performer: Benjamin Frith
Edition: Music CD
Audio: English (Original Language)
CD Release Date: 1999-08-31
Music Label: Naxos
Soundtracks:
- Piano Concero No. 2 In A Flat Major, H.31: Allegro Moderato
- Piano Concero No. 2 In A Flat Major, H.31: Poco Adagio
- Piano Concero No. 2 In A Flat Major, H.31: Moderato Innocente
- Piano Concerto No. 4 In E Flat Major, H.28: Allegro Moderato
- Piano Concerto No. 4 In E Flat Major, H.28: Siciliano: Poco adagio
- Piano Concerto No. 4 In E Flat Major, H.28: Rondo: Allegretto
Music reviews of Field: Piano Concertos, Vol. 2 - Piano Concertos No. 2 and 4
Music Review: Gorgeous Stuff
Rating: 5 Stars
John Field was an almost exact contemporary of Beethoven's, who is the only composer of the Classical period whose works I love more than Field's (well, maybe it's a tie with Schubert). I know Haydn and, especially, Mozart are of greater significance historically and musically. But, typically, I don't get the same thrill listening to them as I do with Field.
These two concertos, very much in step with the Classical period, are irresistibly tuneful. Benjamin Frith absolutely nails the performance, it's clear that he has a great reverence for the music. Similarly, the accompaniment by the Northern Sinfonia is excellent. Conductor Haslam gets the tempi exactly right, wringing every bit of nuance out of this beautiful music. Trust me, if you have any affinity for music of the Classical period, once you hear the second movement of the second concerto, you'll be hooked. This is beautifully recorded by Naxos and the balance between pianist and orchestra is perfect.
Although John Field is significantly better known than he used to be, I also believe that he is still significantly less known than he should be. As more people listen to recordings like this, that will continue to change. Remember that (incredibly) Vivaldi was virtually forgotten until the 1930s. John Field's day will come and he will be considered as a peer to his contemporaries of the Classical period.
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