Composer

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John Eccles

Genre

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Miscellaneous

Average_duration

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4:24

"Restless in Thought" is a baroque-era composition by English composer John Eccles. The piece was composed in the late 17th century and premiered in London in 1695. It is a vocal work, featuring a solo soprano accompanied by a small ensemble of strings and continuo. The piece is divided into three movements, each with its own distinct character and mood. The first movement is marked "Largo" and is characterized by a slow, mournful melody. The soprano sings of her restless thoughts and the pain they cause her, with the strings providing a somber accompaniment. The second movement is marked "Allegro" and is much more lively and energetic than the first. The soprano sings of the joys of love and the happiness it brings, with the strings providing a lively and playful accompaniment. The final movement is marked "Adagio" and is a return to the melancholy mood of the first movement. The soprano sings of the pain of unrequited love and the longing it causes, with the strings providing a mournful accompaniment. Overall, "Restless in Thought" is a beautiful example of baroque-era vocal music. Eccles' use of melody and harmony to convey the emotions of the text is masterful, and the small ensemble provides a delicate and nuanced accompaniment to the soprano's voice.

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