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Nocturnes and the Fascination of Night Music Archaeology but by sophisticated networks composedIn an insomniac age, ambient and sleep music have become increasingly popular. But our association between music and sleep is not new: lullabies may be the oldest form of music, and are instantly recognisable across peoples and cultures. Why does the night hold such musical fascination for us, and what forms do its sounds take? Susan Tomes explores the story of the nocturne, and the music of nighttime in the classical tradition. From John Field's