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J.S. Bach: Cello Suites, Vol. 2 (arr. for theorbo)

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Composer
Johann Sebastian Bach
Artist
Yasunori Imamura
Format
CD
Label
Naxos
Released
Apr 11, 2025
Catalog #
8574618
UPC
747313461875

About

Yasunori Imamura presents the second instalment of Bach's Cello Suites arranged for theorbo (Volume 1 is available on 8.574617). The theorbo is 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 bring a new sonic quality to the performances heard here. These elements are most evident in Suite No. 6, composed for a cello with five strings, but which sounds totally idiomatic when played on the theorbo.

Tracklist 18 tracks

  1. 1 I. Prélude 03:54
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Prélude
    Duration
    03:54
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Yasunori Imamura
  2. 2 II. Allemande 03:52
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Allemande
    Duration
    03:52
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Yasunori Imamura
  3. 3 III. Courante 02:21
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Courante
    Duration
    02:21
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Yasunori Imamura
  4. 4 IV. Sarabande 03:58
    Track
    4
    Title
    IV. Sarabande
    Duration
    03:58
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Yasunori Imamura
  5. 5 V. Menuet I-II 03:05
    Track
    5
    Title
    V. Menuet I-II
    Duration
    03:05
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Yasunori Imamura
  6. 6 VI. Gigue 02:34
    Track
    6
    Title
    VI. Gigue
    Duration
    02:34
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Yasunori Imamura
  7. 7 I. Prélude 03:45
    Track
    7
    Title
    I. Prélude
    Duration
    03:45
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Yasunori Imamura
  8. 8 II. Allemande 04:04
    Track
    8
    Title
    II. Allemande
    Duration
    04:04
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Yasunori Imamura
  9. 9 III. Courante 03:38
    Track
    9
    Title
    III. Courante
    Duration
    03:38
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Yasunori Imamura
  10. 10 IV. Sarabande 03:49
    Track
    10
    Title
    IV. Sarabande
    Duration
    03:49
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Yasunori Imamura
  11. 11 V. Bourrée I-II 03:38
    Track
    11
    Title
    V. Bourrée I-II
    Duration
    03:38
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Yasunori Imamura
  12. 12 VI. Gigue 03:22
    Track
    12
    Title
    VI. Gigue
    Duration
    03:22
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Yasunori Imamura
  13. 13 I. Prélude 04:25
    Track
    13
    Title
    I. Prélude
    Duration
    04:25
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Yasunori Imamura
  14. 14 II. Allemande 07:30
    Track
    14
    Title
    II. Allemande
    Duration
    07:30
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Yasunori Imamura
  15. 15 III. Courante 03:58
    Track
    15
    Title
    III. Courante
    Duration
    03:58
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Yasunori Imamura
  16. 16 IV. Sarabande 04:06
    Track
    16
    Title
    IV. Sarabande
    Duration
    04:06
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Yasunori Imamura
  17. 17 V. Gavotte I-II 03:56
    Track
    17
    Title
    V. Gavotte I-II
    Duration
    03:56
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Yasunori Imamura
  18. 18 VI. Gigue 04:07
    Track
    18
    Title
    VI. Gigue
    Duration
    04:07
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Yasunori Imamura