The invention of the Argand lamp in 1780, which revolutionized domestic lighting, contributed to changing perceptions of night-time from danger to social or productive time.
Composition History
John Field is tacitly credited as the father of the Romantic nocturne, establishing its main features as an exclusively pianistic genre in the early 19th century.
Interpretation
The album explores less familiar nocturne repertoire, featuring eight composers of five different nationalities, rather than focusing on canonical works by Chopin.
Composition History
The term 'notturno' initially referred to orchestral suites performed at night, often for courtship, before Romanticism imbued the genre with expressive connotations.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The pianist, Josu de Solaun, describes this album as an invitation to the dream world and a journey to the far reaches of the night.
Recording & Production
This album is a live recording of a concert given by Josu de Solaun, the pianist, at the Fundación Juan March in Madrid on March 30, 2019.
Cultural Impact
According to Franz Liszt, John Field's Nocturnes opened the way for many subsequent piano genres, including 'Songs without Words', 'Impromptus', and 'Ballades'.
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