Benjamin Frith - John Field: Piano Music, Vol. 2 (2000)

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Title: John Field: Piano Music, Vol. 2
Year Of Release: 2000
Label: Naxos
Genre: Classical
Quality: FLAC (image+.cue,log,scans)
Total Time: 01:06:50
Total Size: 191 Mb
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Tracklist:

01. Nocturne No 10 in E minor [0:03:12.30]
02. Nocturne No 11 in E flat [0:06:35.72]
03. Nocturne No 12 in G [0:02:27.73]
04. Nocturne No 13 in D minor [0:03:46.70]
05. Nocturne No 14 in C [0:08:59.02]
06. Sonata in C minor Op 1 No 3 1 Non troppo allegro, ma con fuoco e con espressione [0:07:09.00]
07. Sonata in C minor Op 1 No 3 2 Rondo - Allegretto scherzando [0:07:23.43]
08. Nocturne No 15 in C [0:05:09.70]
09. Nocturne No 16 in F [0:04:55.70]
10. Nocturne No 17 in E [0:11:01.70]
11. Nocturne No 18 in E 'Midi' [0:06:14.17]

Performers:
Benjamin Frith – piano

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 by Clementi and Dussek. It is a polished, rather simple work. The balance of the disc completes the Nocturnes that began on 550761 (May/June), including the rarely heard Nocturne 18, which is actually a rondo.
They are beautifully played by the young British pianist Benjamin Frith. The recording is good and the notes are fine. All in all, this is an attractive bargain.