Henry Eccles

Henry Eccles the Younger ( * 1675-1685 in London, † 1735-1745 probably in Paris ) was an English violinist and composer.

Henry Eccles, probably a brother of composer John Eccles was born in England. About his early life nothing is known, the first mention occurs in 1705, when he gave a benefit concert and by publishing his " Preludes and voluntaries ." He traveled in 1713, accompanied by the Duke d' Aumont to France, where he now lived. By no later than 1720, he lived in Paris, where he Vingt- quatre to the Violons du Roy at the French court of Louis XV. belonged. He is often confused with his eponymous Uncle Henry Eccles, is member of the King's Private Music was.

From it probably stems from a Sonata in G minor for cello and basso continuo. A processing this sonata for double bass and piano is a commonly played in musical education work.

• Preludes & voluntaries for violin London 1705
• 12 violin sonatas 1720 Paris
• 10 Violin and 2 flute sonatas 1723

Music

• Works by Henry Eccles (Composer) at the Mutopia Project

Recording

• Sonata in G Minor, Sara Banda & Gigue