About Míceál O'Rourke
Míceál O'Rourke was an Irish pianist.
Míċeál O'Rourke is an Irish pianist who is best known for his recordings of works by John Field.
Born and raised in Dublin, O'Rourke obtained a degree in music from University College, Dublin. Shortly after graduation, he moved to Paris where he has lived ever since. On 12 December 1976 he gave his first public recital in France, playing an all-Chopin programme. He studied piano under Marcel Ciampi, a pupil of Debussy.
Recordings Chopin - Four ballades, Grandes polonaise brillante, Polonaise-fantasie (1995) Debussy - Preludes and Estampes (1992) Field - Four Piano Sonatas CHANDOS CD CHAN 8787(1989) Field - 16 Piano Pieces (1994) Field - Piano Concertos Nos. 1 & 2 (1994) Field - Piano Concertos Nos. 3 & 5 (1996) Field - Piano Concertos Nos. 4 & 6 (1995) Field - Piano Concerto No. 7, Divertissement Nos. 1 & 2, Rondeau, Nocturne No.16, Quintetto (1996) Field - The Complete Nocturnes (1988) Pinto - Piano Music (2000) Schumann - Kreisleriana and Carnaval (1995) Field - Nocturnes
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