{"product_id":"piano-works-46","title":"PIANO WORKS","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fellow countryman of John Field's, Míceál O'Rourke performs on this 2-CD recital with intelligence and taste, much of the repertoire not otherwise available. A large amount of this music has the quiet charm one associates with the work of this delightful early-eighteenth century virtuoso Irish pianist and composer, and the collection includes all four surviving sonatas, complemented with a generous miscellany of rarely recorded or performed miniatures. Field was born a dozen years after Beethoven and these delightful pieces clearly show Beethoven's influence, as well as more than a hint of Mozart and Haydn. Nonetheless, they have a character of their own, especially in the innovative use of Irish folk tunes. For those who like piano music of the early nineteen century, this unusual repertoire will constitute a most enjoyable discovery. It makes an ideal introduction to Field's music as O'Rourke's stylish performances do full justice to the lovely melodies and general charm of the works.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chandos","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":49704205943064,"sku":"095115243824","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/4346\/3192\/files\/1128361.jpg?v=1777819367","url":"https:\/\/hbdirect.com\/products\/piano-works-46","provider":"HBDirect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}