Nocturnes - the magic of night music

The popularity of calming 'night' music to help people sleep is the latest iteration of compositions that reflect the coming of the night. It was composer John Field at the end of the 19th century, followed by Chopin and others, who first brought us the musical concept of 'nocturnes'. Guest: Susan Tomes is an award-winning pianist and writer, 'Nocturnes, and the fascination of night music' (Yale University Press) Producer: Ann Arnold Music excepts, in order of appearance: Frederic Chopin's Nocturne Op.27, No.2 in D-flat Major, played by Artur Rubenstein John Field's Nocturne No.4 in A Major, H.36, played by Alice Sara Ott Max Richter, Yuki Namata, Caleb Burhans, Clarice Jensen, Brian Snow and Ben Russell playing Richter's 'Sleep. Patterns. (Cypher)' Gabriel Faure's Nocturne No.6 in D-flat major, op.63, played by Angela Hewitt.