Chopin adopted the title 'Nocturne' or 'night pieces' from the works of Irish composer-pianist John Field (1782-1837).
Compositional Technique
The Nocturnes on this album are recorded in chronological order of composition.
Performer Biography
Lívia Rév, the pianist on this recording, was born in Hungary and won the Grand Prix des Enfants Prodiges at age nine.
Recording & Production
This recording was originally issued on Hyperion CDA66341/2.
Composition History
Chopin's Nocturnes and Waltzes were his first compositions to bring him outright success.
Performer Biography
Lívia Rév made her debut with an orchestra at age twelve, performing Mozart's E flat Concerto for two pianos.
Performer Biography
Lívia Rév studied with notable figures like Leo Weiner and Székely at the Franz Liszt Academy in Budapest, and Robert Teichmuller at the Leipzig Conservatory.
