It often reminds me of his exquisite nocturnes, although it has a wider range of expression.
This is an extended nocturne with both instruments engaged in a dialogue of ever-intensifying intimacy.
The tension falls and oboe and flute unfold a sad nocturne, encouraging one of the soloist's loveliest melodies so far.
I find the petits crissementsl passagers/de circulation nocturne more satisfying as an expression of the combined intimacy and anonymity of that particular sound.
Field is best known as the instigator of the nocturne, but there is evidence to suggest that this is a posthumous accolade.
Elmas continued to compose, writing many character pieces, including waltzes, mazurkas, nocturnes and impromptus.
This publication marked the transition from triplets of nocturnes to contrasting pairs.
The nocturnes numbered 1 to 18 were published during his life, in twos or threes, in the order of composition.
