Yasunori Imamura: J.S. Bach: Cello Suites, Vol. 2 (arr. for theorbo) - COMPACT DISCS

Title: J.S. Bach: Cello Suites, Vol. 2 (arr. for theorbo)
Artist: Yasunori Imamura
Label: Naxos
Product Type: COMPACT DISCS
UPC: 747313461875
Genre: Classical Artists
Release Date: 2025-04-11
Number of Discs: 1

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.

Tracks:
1.1 Cello Suite No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1008~I. Prélude
1.2 Cello Suite No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1008~II. Allemande
1.3 Cello Suite No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1008~III. Courante
1.4 Cello Suite No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1008~IV. Sarabande
1.5 Cello Suite No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1008~V. Menuet I-II
1.6 Cello Suite No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1008~VI. Gigue
1.7 Cello Suite No. 3 in C major, BWV 1009~I. Prélude
1.8 Cello Suite No. 3 in C major, BWV 1009~II. Allemande
1.9 Cello Suite No. 3 in C major, BWV 1009~III. Courante
1.10 Cello Suite No. 3 in C major, BWV 1009~IV. Sarabande
1.11 Cello Suite No. 3 in C major, BWV 1009~V. Bourrée I-II
1.12 Cello Suite No. 3 in C major, BWV 1009~VI. Gigue
1.13 Cello Suite No. 6 in D major, BWV 1012~I. Prélude
1.14 Cello Suite No. 6 in D major, BWV 1012~II. Allemande
1.15 Cello Suite No. 6 in D major, BWV 1012~III. Courante
1.16 Cello Suite No. 6 in D major, BWV 1012~IV. Sarabande
1.17 Cello Suite No. 6 in D major, BWV 1012~V. Gavotte I-II
1.18 Cello Suite No. 6 in D major, BWV 1012~VI. Gigue