Cello Suites
Yasunori Imamura
- EAN / barcode
- 8436551170176
- Type
- Album
More info
Yasunori Imamura presents the second part of Bach's cello suites, arranged for theorbe. The theorbe is the most important plucked instrument of the lute family and has a range that closely resembles that of the cello. Certain technical elements, such as playing arpeggios, are actually easier on the theorbe. Its unique tonal color gives the performances on this album a new sound quality. This is most evident in Suite No. 6, which was composed for a five-string cello but sounds entirely idiomatic on the theorbe. Imamura is recognized as one of the most leading lutenists, both as a soloist and as a continuo player. His solo recordings have been distinguished with numerous awards, including a Diapason d'Or for "Weiss: Lute Sonatas". He is also praised for his recording of Bach's complete works for lute. Imamura has collaborated as a continuo player with artists such as Cecilia Bartoli, Teresa Berganza, Marc Minkowski and many others.
Tracklist
- 01 Suite BWV 1010 - I. Prelude 03:55
- 02 Suite BWV 1010 - II. Allemande 04:30
- 03 Suite BWV 1010 - III. Courante 03:28
- 04 Suite BWV 1010 - IV. Sarabande 04:14
- 05 Suite BWV 1010 - V. Bourree I/II 04:53
- 06 Suite BWV 1010 - VI. Gigue 02:52
- 07 Suite BWV 1011 - I. Prelude 05:27
- 08 Suite BWV 1011 - II. Allemande 05:19
- 09 Suite BWV 1011 - III. Courante 02:14
- 10 Suite BWV 1011 - IV. Sarabande 03:00
- 11 Suite BWV 1011 - V. Gavotte I/II 04:29
- 12 Suite BWV 1011 - VI. Gigue 02:16
- 13 Suite BWV 1012 - I. Prelude 04:53
- 14 Suite BWV 1012 - II. Allemande 06:58
- 15 Suite BWV 1012 - III. Courante 03:56
- 16 Suite BWV 1012 - IV. Sarabande 04:08
- 17 Suite BWV 1012 - V. Gavotte I/II 04:00
- 18 Suite BWV 1012 - VI. Gigue 03:56
Source: MusicBrainz
