J.S. Bach: Cello Suites Vol. 2 - Arr. For Theorbo [CD]
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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:
- Cello Suite No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1008~I. Prélude
- Cello Suite No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1008~II. Allemande
- Cello Suite No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1008~III. Courante
- Cello Suite No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1008~IV. Sarabande
- Cello Suite No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1008~V. Menuet I-II
- Cello Suite No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1008~VI. Gigue
- Cello Suite No. 3 in C major, BWV 1009~I. Prélude
- Cello Suite No. 3 in C major, BWV 1009~II. Allemande
- Cello Suite No. 3 in C major, BWV 1009~III. Courante
- Cello Suite No. 3 in C major, BWV 1009~IV. Sarabande
- Cello Suite No. 3 in C major, BWV 1009~V. Bourrée I-II
- Cello Suite No. 3 in C major, BWV 1009~VI. Gigue
- Cello Suite No. 6 in D major, BWV 1012~I. Prélude
- Cello Suite No. 6 in D major, BWV 1012~II. Allemande
- Cello Suite No. 6 in D major, BWV 1012~III. Courante
- Cello Suite No. 6 in D major, BWV 1012~IV. Sarabande
- Cello Suite No. 6 in D major, BWV 1012~V. Gavotte I-II
- Cello Suite No. 6 in D major, BWV 1012~VI. Gigue
UPC: 747313461875
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 4.11.25
Format: CD
