More Than The Score: Field – Nocturne No. 5 (Piano Solo) Book

More Than The Score: Field – Nocturne No. 5 (Piano Solo) Book

Genre: Classical

Nocturne No. 5 offers piano enthusiasts not just a printed score, but also an invaluable written masterclass from international concert pianist Daniel Grimwood. In his masterclass, Grimwood discusses the nuances of this piece by John Field, the Irish composer credited with inventing the nocturne form.

The book includes a biography of the composer as well as a short history of the music, both beautifully illustrated in full color. This comprehensive package provides a deep dive into one of the key compositions that shaped piano repertoire, offering insights that are both educational and enriching.

More Than The Scoreis a series of classic piano music, covering much of the essential repertoire from Bach through Mozart, Schubert, Mendelssohn, Chopin and Debussy,right up to John Cage.Each volume focuses on one piece, with written masterclasses and background information encouraging an exploration of the music beyond the printed score. All titles in the Edition Peters more than the scoreseries include written masterclasses from one of our panel of internationally-renowned pianists including Joanna MacGregor, Roy Howat, Daniel Grimwood, Clare Hammond and Adam Tendler.

AMEB:

Piano / Grade 7 / List C

• Nocturne No. 5 in Bb major H 37A

Piano for Leisure / Grade 7 / Open Manual list

• Nocturne No 5 in Bb major H 37

Who Was John Field?

John Field was an Irish pianist and composer born in 1782 in Dublin. He is best known for being a pioneer of the nocturne, a musical composition that is inspired by, or evocative of, the night. His work had a significant influence on later composers, most notably Frdric Chopin, who adopted and further developed the nocturne form.

Field initially gained recognition as a gifted pianist, studying under Muzio Clementi in London, before settling in Russia. His piano music is characterised by a lyrical, poetic quality, often using simple, song-like melodies over rich harmonies. His contributions to piano literature and performance make him a notable figure in the transition from the Classical to the Romantic era of music history. He died in Moscow in 1837.