Sonata G - Eccles
Sonata G - Eccles
Henry Eccles, a Baroque composer and contemporary of Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750), George Frideric Handel (1685–1759), and Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741), originally published his Violin Sonata in G minor in 1720 for violin and figured bass. Subsequently, it was adapted for cello and double bass.
Structured in the baroque sonata form, the composition comprises a slow introduction followed by three dance movements, each inspired by court dances of the period. Students can compare the “Courante,” “Sarabande,” and “Gigue” movements from any of Bach's 6 Unaccompanied Cello Suites to their counterparts in the "Eccles Sonata."
This sonata serves as a crucial stepping stone for mastering advanced techniques. It necessitates the application of brush stroke and martelé with string crossings, along with proficiency in shifting into thumb position. Mastering these techniques prepares the student for the challenges of more advanced works, such as Saint-Saëns' "Allegro appassionato" and the broader cello sonata repertoire.
Details
- Composer Eccles
- Product Format Instrumental Work
- Instrument Group Viola
- Instrumentation Piano/Viola
- Product Type Book [Softcover]
- Publisher Edition Peters
- StylePeriodView Description Baroque
- Number of Pages 16
- ISMN 9790577081458
- Edition Number EP4326
- No. EP4326
