Irish pianists

Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 33. Chapters: Irish classical pianists, Bill Whelan, List of All-Ireland Fleadh champions, John Field, Laura Izibor, Gilbert O'Sullivan, Anthony Byrne, John Wolf Brennan, John O'Conor, Arthur J. Murphy, Frank McNamara, Charles Lynch, Hugh Tinney, David Geraghty, Johnnie Fingers, George Desmond Hodnett, Peggy Dell, David Downes, Finghin Collins, Noel Kelehan, Mícéal O'Rourke, James Moody, Ethel Hobday, Simon Quigley, Joan Trimble, Philip Martin. Excerpt: This page lists those who have won the senior title at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann title since its foundation in 1951 by Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann. There are competitions for soloists, duos, trios, and various types of ensembles, many of which are divided into separate competitions by age group. A list of the categories are found here. 1998, Maurice Foley, County Cork Note that the All-Ireland Fleadh Championships are unrelated to the All-Ireland Pipe Band Championships organised jointly by the Irish Pipe Band Association (IPBA) and the Northern Ireland Branch of the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association (RSPBANI). John Field (26 July 1782 (?), baptized 5 September 1782 - 23 January 1837) was an Irish pianist, composer, and teacher. He was born in Dublin into a musical family, and received his early education there. The Fields soon moved to London, where Field studied under Muzio Clementi. Under his tutelage, Field quickly became a famous and sought-after concert pianist; together, master and pupil visited Paris, Vienna, and St. Petersburg. The Russian capital impressed Field so much that he eventually decided to stay behind when Clementi left, and from about 1804 was particularly active in Russia. Field was very highly regarded by his contemporaries and his playing and compositions influenced many major composers, including Chopin, Brahms, Schumann, and Liszt. He is best known today for originating the piano nocturne, a form later made famous by Chopin, as well as for his substantial contribution, through concerts and teaching, to the development of the Russian piano school. A plaque commemorating John Field in Golden Lane, Dublin Field was born in Golden Lane, Dublin in 1782, the eldest son of Irish parents who were members of the Church of Ireland. His father, Robert Field, earned his living by playing the violin in Dublin theatres. Field first studied the piano under his grandfather (also named John Field), who was a professional organist, and later under To