Universal Music LLC (head office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Fujikura Nao / hereinafter referred to as Universal Music) will be releasing the album “Field: Nocturne Complete Works” by pianist Alice Sara Otto in February It will be on sale on Friday the 7th.
Alice Sara Otto is a pianist with roots in Germany and Japan. In 2008, he signed an exclusive contract with Deutsche Gramophone, and has released sophisticated works one after another, focusing on the songs of composers who were active in France.
This album is a recording of all 18 Nocturnes by John Field, an Irish composer who is said to have first composed the compositional format “Nocturne,” widely known for Chopin’s works, in the 19th century. The Field lived at the same time as Beethoven and was extremely successful as a performer, teacher and composer at the time, but after his death in 1837, his fame gradually faded. Otto focused on the field Nocturne that influenced many composers, including Chopin, and after conducting an exclusive pre-recording tour in Japan in September 2024 in Gunma, Aomori, Niigata and Kagoshima, he said. I tried to record the complete works in Berlin.
Regarding this work, Ott said, “It was a fruitful experience to tackle the Nocturne of the Field. I was deeply influenced by its beauty and grace, and while I was preparing for this recording, I would enrich my life. “I hope that recording this album will help us share the story of this historically important composer and encourage listeners to learn about the origins of Nocturne.” I’m bringing you the following.
The domestic version will be released in two formats: a regular version with high-quality MQA-UHQ specifications, and a limited edition first-time edition that includes a DVD containing four music videos. The music video is directed by tenor singer Andrew Staples.
To commemorate the release of this work, the music video for “Nocturne No. 2 in C minor” will be premiered on Deutsche Gramophone’s official YouTube channel from 10pm on Friday, February 7th, Japan time. Ott himself will also be participating in the live chat, which is currently on display at the premiere. Also, on Sunday, February 16th, Japan time, we will be holding a 50-minute video work called “NOCTURNES” where you can experience the various worldviews of Nocturne that Otto imagines. (Japanese title: “Alice = Sara Otto speaks and plays John Field “Nocturne Collection”) will be streamed on Stage Plus, a video and sound source distribution service in Gramophone, Germany.
Otto has announced that he will be coming to Japan in June 2025 and will be performing a programme mainly on the songs included in this work on his five-performance Japan tour nationwide, travelling to Sendai, Tokyo, Hyogo and Nagoya.
Alice Sara Ott – Field: Nocturne No. 9 in E Minor, H. 46 (Official Music Video)
Alice Sara Ott – Field: Nocturne No. 14 in G Major, H. 58 (Official Music Video)
Alice Sara Ott – Field: Nocturne No. 2 in C Minor, H. 25 (Official Music Video)
Alice Sara Otto, “Field: Complete Works of Nocturne”
Released on Friday, February 7th, 2025
[Limited Edition]MQA-UHQ + DVD: UCCG-40133 / ¥4,400 (tax included)
[Regular Edition]MQA-UHQ: UCCG-45114/\3,300 (tax included)
https://alicesaraott.lnk.to/FieldNocturnes
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▽CD songs (common to regular and first limited edition)
John Field (1782-1837)
Complete Collection of Nocturne
1. No. 1 in E-flat major
2. No. 2 in C minor
3. No. 3 in A-flat major
4. No. 4 in A major
5. No. 5 in B-flat major
6. No. 6 in F major Lullaby
7. No. 7 in A major
8. No. 8 in E-flat major
9. No. 9 in E minor
10. Nocturne Pastrale in E major
11. No. 11 in E-flat major
12. No. 12 in E major (Characteristic Nocturne: Midday)
13. No. 13, C major, “Dream Nocturne”
14. No. 14 in G major
15. No. 15 in D minor 《Silent Song》
16. No. 16 in C major
17. No. 17 in C major
18. No. 18 in F major
Alice = Sara Otto (piano)
Recording: September-October 2024 Berlin
▽DVD contents (first limited edition only)
Music Videos
1. No. 1 in E-flat major
2. No. 2 in C minor
3. No. 9 in E minor
4. No. 14 in G major
“A collection of John Field’s Nocturnes spoken by Alice Sara Otto”
https://www.stage-plus.com/ja/video/live_concert_9HKNCPA3DTN66PBIEHFJEE1O
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[Information on visiting Japan]
▽Alice = Sara Otto Piano Recital
Saturday, June 21st, Tohoku University Centennial Memorial Hall Kawauchi Hagi Hall
Thursday, June 26th Bunkyo Civic Hall
Saturday, June 28th Hyogo Prefectural Arts and Culture Center
Suntory Hall, June 29th
Tuesday, July 1st, Aichi Prefectural Arts Theater Concert Hall
For more information, click here:https://www.japanarts.co.jp/news/p8495/
▽Tokyo Symphony Orchestra Regular Concert B Series
・Show starts at 7:00pm on Friday, July 4th, 2025 Suntory Hall
・Show starts at 14:00 on Saturday, July 5th, 2025 Suntory Hall
For more information, click here:https://www.tmso.or.jp/j/news/32426/
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■Profile
Alice Sara Otto has established herself as one of the world’s leading classical performers thanks to her deep musicality, brilliant techniques, and innovative approach to programming.
Born in Munich in 1988 to a German father and a Japanese mother, he began playing piano at the age of four. In 2008, he held a recital in Basel in place of Murray Peraia, attracting attention. He has performed with top-notch conductors such as Vladimir Ashkenazi, Jung Myung-hun, Gustavo Dudamel, Edward Gardner, Pablo Heras-Cassad and Pavo Jarvi.
In 2008, he signed an exclusive contract with Deutsche Gramophone, and has released a series of sophisticated works, focusing on the music of French composers. He also actively works on projects that transcend genre boundaries, including releasing a collaboration album with the Olafar Arnalls in 2014 with Francesco Tristano. In 2021, he released the album “Echoes Of Life,” which features a unique storyline, focusing on Chopin’s “24 Preludes,” combining works from a wide range of genres, including Nino Rota, Chilly Gonzalez, and Takemitsu Toru. It was a huge global hit.
During the 2024-25 season, Alice-Sara Otto appeared with the London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Janandrea Noseda and the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra conducted by Carina Canelakis, and also performed by Bryce Dessner’s Piano Concerto, which was composed for Otto. The Belgium and the Netherlands premiere. Otto, who made his successful New York Philharmonic debut last season, will once again travel to the US to perform with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, the Minnesota Orchestra, and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra conducted by Manfred Horneck.
In addition to his activities as a pianist, he also demonstrates his creative talent and builds strong relationships with various brands around the world. In addition to appearing in a commercial for Apple Music Classical, a specialist subscription service offered by Apple, he also offers designs for the bag line of famous German luxury brand JOST Bags, Panasonic’s Hi-Fi audio brand Technics. Otto was appointed as the brand ambassador for 2016-2017. They are also continuing to collaborate with the French luxury brand Chaume.
■Link
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