My only contact with the music of John Field are the two Chandos recordings of Piano Concertos 1-3 and 5. They are played by O'Rourke. Since I can't compare him with the other contenders (I have heard a bit of the new Staier recording, but I was in a 'not going to buy repeated works' day...) the only thing I want to say is that I trully love his recordings. The music itself is very good (an Irish Chopin who borrows themes from folk songs to Mozart and others). Field must have been a very good pianist and that can be seen in his work. O'Rourke is another fine pianist, very sensitive, maybe a bit reserved in the outer movements - their companions (the London Mozart Players under Bamert) are more incisive in these sections. The orchestral support is very suitable to my taste (I love the LMP) and the recordings have a very natural and detailed sound. I never found any need for duplicates (I am seeking the other volumes in the series), but now Don awaked my curiosity for other approaches... Luis