Henry Eccles: Sonata in G minor for double bass & piano (ed. David Heyes)

About the Sonata This edition includes piano accompaniments for both solo and orchestral tunings and is written in bass and treble clef.  Were it not for his eponymous Sonata in G minor, the name of Henry Eccles would have long ago been consigned to the history books. It is amazing that one work can keep a composer's name alive, several centuries after his death, and how new generations of young bassists, cellists and violists are drawn to a work which was written by more than one composer. Aimed at the intermediate bassist, the sonata is both player and audience friendly, and is suitable for any recital or occasion. Originally for violin and basso continuo, and first published in Paris in 1720, the printed edition was dedicated 'A Monsieur Le Chevalier Gage, Gentilhomme Anglois' and the figured bass part leaves the accompaniment to the player as was customary at the time. As this skill gradually died out there was a need to realise the accompaniment and make it playable for the 19th a