A Film by Andrew Staples featuring Alice Sara Ott

15 FEB 2025: Dive into the world of John Field's Nocturnes as interpreted by pianist Alice Sara Ott in this film, directed by filmmaker and tenor Andrew Staples.

Dive into the beguiling world of John Field's Nocturnes as interpreted by world-renowned pianist Alice Sara Ott. This film, directed by filmmaker and tenor Andrew Staples, immerses viewers in Alice's imagination and her connection to Field's music, offering a rare glimpse into the artist's mind during the creative process. Produced in the custom-designed digital landscapes at Munich's Hyperbowl LED studio, the imagery creates an atmosphere where the intangible becomes vividly real, resulting in a film that is much more than just a performance; it is an exploration of a performer's journey through the music of a neglected composer who left the world one of its most beloved musical forms: the nocturne.

Original title Alice Sara Ott: Nocturnes by John Field
Recording location Hyperbowl Munich/Meistersaal Berlin/Bibliotheksaal Polling
Production year 2024