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

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$19.99

Details

Composer
Johann Sebastian Bach
Artist
Yasunori Imamura
Format
CD
Label
Naxos
Released
Feb 28, 2025
Catalog #
8574617
UPC
747313461776

About

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.

Tracklist 18 tracks

  1. 1 I. Prélude 02:30
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Prélude
    Duration
    02:30
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Yasunori Imamura
  2. 2 II. Allemande 05:05
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Allemande
    Duration
    05:05
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Yasunori Imamura
  3. 3 III. Courante 02:43
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Courante
    Duration
    02:43
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Yasunori Imamura
  4. 4 IV. Sarabande 02:44
    Track
    4
    Title
    IV. Sarabande
    Duration
    02:44
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Yasunori Imamura
  5. 5 V. Menuet I-II 03:29
    Track
    5
    Title
    V. Menuet I-II
    Duration
    03:29
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Yasunori Imamura
  6. 6 VI. Gigue 01:44
    Track
    6
    Title
    VI. Gigue
    Duration
    01:44
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Yasunori Imamura
  7. 7 I. Prélude 06:15
    Track
    7
    Title
    I. Prélude
    Duration
    06:15
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Yasunori Imamura
  8. 8 II. Allemande 06:09
    Track
    8
    Title
    II. Allemande
    Duration
    06:09
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Yasunori Imamura
  9. 9 III. Courante 02:30
    Track
    9
    Title
    III. Courante
    Duration
    02:30
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Yasunori Imamura
  10. 10 IV. Sarabande 03:16
    Track
    10
    Title
    IV. Sarabande
    Duration
    03:16
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Yasunori Imamura
  11. 11 V. Gavotte I-II 04:34
    Track
    11
    Title
    V. Gavotte I-II
    Duration
    04:34
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Yasunori Imamura
  12. 12 VI. Gigue 02:31
    Track
    12
    Title
    VI. Gigue
    Duration
    02:31
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Yasunori Imamura
  13. 13 I. Prélude 03:58
    Track
    13
    Title
    I. Prélude
    Duration
    03:58
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Yasunori Imamura
  14. 14 II. Allemande 04:57
    Track
    14
    Title
    II. Allemande
    Duration
    04:57
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Yasunori Imamura
  15. 15 III. Courante 03:57
    Track
    15
    Title
    III. Courante
    Duration
    03:57
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Yasunori Imamura
  16. 16 IV. Sarabande 03:51
    Track
    16
    Title
    IV. Sarabande
    Duration
    03:51
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Yasunori Imamura
  17. 17 V. Bourrée I-II 05:42
    Track
    17
    Title
    V. Bourrée I-II
    Duration
    05:42
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Yasunori Imamura
  18. 18 VI. Gigue 03:10
    Track
    18
    Title
    VI. Gigue
    Duration
    03:10
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Yasunori Imamura