John Field has been played on NTS in shows including Claire Milbrath, featured first on 5 April 2022. Songs played include Nocturne No. 5 In B Flat Major and No.10 In E Major, "Nocturne Pastorale" • Mi Majeur • E-Dur, H54.

John Field (1782–1837) was an Irish composer and pianist. He is best known for being the first musician to write nocturnes. Field marked a transition in classical music from an emphasis on technical virtuosity to lyrical expression, and paved way for composers like Chopin (of whom he was later quite critical).

Field was born in Dublin on 26th July 1782, the eldest son of…