Field, John

Field, John (7–26–1782, Dublin; 1–11/23–1837, M.). Irish pianist, pedagogue, and comp. After receiving his first lessons in music from his father and grandfather, both musicians, he studied with Tommaso Giordani, under whom, in 1792, he made his first public appearance. In 1793 the Field family moved to London, where Field became a student of Muzio Clementi. He gave concert performances in 1794 and 1795 and again in 1799–1801, then left London with Clementi in 1802, traveling to Paris, Vienna…