J.S. Bach: Cello Suites, Vol. 1 (arr. for theorbo)

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Label
Naxos
Release Date
February 28, 2025
Format
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    Featuring ⌄
    • COMPOSER
      Johann Sebastian Bach
    • PERFORMER
      Yasunori Imamura
    Product Details ⌄
    • RELEASE DATE
      February 28, 2025
    • UPC
      747313461776
    • CATALOG NUMBER
      8574617
    • LABEL
      Naxos
    • NUMBER OF DISCS
      1
    • GENRE
      Classical
    Works ⌄

    1. I. Prélude

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Yasunori Imamura

    2. II. Allemande

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Yasunori Imamura

    3. III. Courante

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Yasunori Imamura

    4. IV. Sarabande

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Yasunori Imamura

    5. V. Menuet I-II

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Yasunori Imamura

    6. VI. Gigue

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Yasunori Imamura

    7. I. Prélude

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Yasunori Imamura

    8. II. Allemande

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Yasunori Imamura

    9. III. Courante

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Yasunori Imamura

    10. IV. Sarabande

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Yasunori Imamura

    11. V. Gavotte I-II

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Yasunori Imamura

    12. VI. Gigue

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Yasunori Imamura

    13. I. Prélude

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Yasunori Imamura

    14. II. Allemande

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Yasunori Imamura

    15. III. Courante

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Yasunori Imamura

    16. IV. Sarabande

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Yasunori Imamura

    17. V. Bourrée I-II

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Yasunori Imamura

    18. VI. Gigue

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Yasunori Imamura


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.