John Field 

26 July 1782, Dublin, Ireland

23 January 1837, Moscow

John Field, often hailed as the father of the nocturne, was an Irish composer whose music bridges the Classical and Romantic eras. His piano works, particularly his dreamy, lyrical nocturnes, influenced composers like Chopin and Liszt, blending elegant melodies with an introspective, atmospheric quality. Beyond his nocturnes, Field's concertos and chamber works reveal his flair for melody and his ability to balance virtuosity with emotional depth.