The Nocturne is one of the most popular and beloved forms of music. Yet, many of us today do not know the name of its creator: John Field. Born in Ireland, Field lived during the same period as Beethoven, and his musical legacy has influenced not only Chopin but also generations of composers up to the present day. By recording this album, I hope to share the story of this historically important composer and to encourage listeners to discover the origins of the Nocturne. Alice Sara Ott Nocturne No. 1 in E-Flat Major Nocturne No. 2 in C MinorNocturne No. 3 in A-Flat Major,Nocturne No. 4 in A MajorNocturne No. 5 in B-Flat MajorNocturne No. 6 in F Major \’Cradle Song\’Nocturne No. 7 in A MajorNocturne No. 8 in E-Flat MajorNocturne No. 9 in E MinorNocturne No. 10 in E Major \’Nocturne Pastorale\’Nocturne No. 11 E-Flat MajorNocturne No. 12 in E Major \’Nocturne Caractristique: Noontide\”Nocturne No. 13 in C Major \’Reverie-Nocturne\’Nocturne No. 14 in G MajorNocturne No. 15 in D Minor \’Song Without Words\’Nocturne No. 16 in C MajorNocturne No. 17 in C MajorNocturne No. 18 in F Major