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John Eccles

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John Eccles (1668 – 12 January 1735) was an English composer.Born in London, eldest son of professional musician Solomon Eccles, John Eccles was appointed to the King's Private Music in 1694, and in 1700 became Master of the King's Musick. Also in 1700 he finished second in a competition to write music for William Congreve's masque The Judgement of Paris (John Weldon won).He was the only Master of the King's Musick in the history of the post to serve four monarchs (King William III, Queen Anne, King George I and King George II).

     
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Semele: Overture on Eccles: Semele by John Eccles, Anna Dennis, Richard Burkhard, Helen Charlston, William Wallace, Academy of Ancient Music & Julian Perkins
Semele, Act I Scene 1: Avert These Omens, All Ye Pow'rs! (2) on Eccles: Semele by John Eccles, Anna Dennis, Richard Burkhard, Helen Charlston, William Wallace, Academy of Ancient Music & Julian Perkins
Semele, Act I Scene 1: Alas! She Yields, and Has Undone Me on Eccles: Semele by John Eccles, Anna Dennis, Richard Burkhard, Helen Charlston, William Wallace, Academy of Ancient Music & Julian Perkins
Semele, Act III Scene 1: Only Love on Sleep Has Pow'r on Eccles: Semele by John Eccles, Anna Dennis, Richard Burkhard, Helen Charlston, William Wallace, Academy of Ancient Music & Julian Perkins
Semele, Act I Scene 1: Lucky Omens Bless Our Rites on Eccles: Semele by John Eccles, Anna Dennis, Richard Burkhard, Helen Charlston, William Wallace, Academy of Ancient Music & Julian Perkins

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Discography
Title Artist Year Type
Sweeter Than Roses - Restoration Theatre SongsJohn Blow, John Eccles, Matthew Locke, Catherine Bott1996Album
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