Yasunori Imamura: J.S. Bach: Cello Suites, Vol. 1 (arr. for theorbo) [ CD ]

Title: J.S. Bach: Cello Suites, Vol. 1 (arr. for theorbo)
Artist: Yasunori Imamura
Label: Naxos
Product Type: COMPACT DISCS
UPC: 747313461776
Genre: Classical Artists
Release Date: 2025-02-28
Number of Discs: 1

Yasunori Imamura, whose recording of Bach's complete lute works has been described as a 'magnificent interpretation' (Naxos 8.573936-37), turns his attention to the Cello Suites. Imamura has chosen to perform these iconic suites on the theorbo, the most important plucked instrument in the lute family, with a range very similar to the cello. Certain technical elements, such as the playing of arpeggios are, in fact, easier on the theorbo whose unique timbres and resonances bring a new sonic quality to these much-loved works.

Tracks:
1.1 Cello Suite No. 1 in G major, BWV 1007~I. Prélude
1.2 Cello Suite No. 1 in G major, BWV 1007~II. Allemande
1.3 Cello Suite No. 1 in G major, BWV 1007~III. Courante
1.4 Cello Suite No. 1 in G major, BWV 1007~IV. Sarabande
1.5 Cello Suite No. 1 in G major, BWV 1007~V. Menuet I-II
1.6 Cello Suite No. 1 in G major, BWV 1007~VI. Gigue
1.7 Cello Suite No. 5 in C minor, BWV 1011~I. Prélude
1.8 Cello Suite No. 5 in C minor, BWV 1011~II. Allemande
1.9 Cello Suite No. 5 in C minor, BWV 1011~III. Courante
1.10 Cello Suite No. 5 in C minor, BWV 1011~IV. Sarabande
1.11 Cello Suite No. 5 in C minor, BWV 1011~V. Gavotte I-II
1.12 Cello Suite No. 5 in C minor, BWV 1011~VI. Gigue
1.13 Cello Suite No. 4 in E flat major, BWV 1010~I. Prélude
1.14 Cello Suite No. 4 in E flat major, BWV 1010~II. Allemande
1.15 Cello Suite No. 4 in E flat major, BWV 1010~III. Courante
1.16 Cello Suite No. 4 in E flat major, BWV 1010~IV. Sarabande
1.17 Cello Suite No. 4 in E flat major, BWV 1010~V. Bourrée I-II
1.18 Cello Suite No. 4 in E flat major, BWV 1010~VI. Gigue