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.
Works:
•Bach, J S: Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV1007 (Arr. for Theorbo by Yasunori Imamura)
•Bach, J S: Cello Suite No. 5 in C Minor, BWV1011 (Arr. for Theorbo by Yasunori Imamura)
•Bach, J S: Cello Suite No. 4 in E-Flat Major, BWV1010 (Arr. for Theorbo by Yasunori Imamura)