Yasunori Imamura

Yasunori Imamura is a Japanese lutenist and theorbist who's become a standout figure in the early music scene. Specializing in Baroque repertoire, he’s known for breathing new life into centuries-old compositions, particularly through his arrangements of Bach’s works for the theorbo—a long-necked lute you’ve probably seen in historical paintings. Based in Europe, he frequently collaborates with top-tier ensembles like Les Musiciens du Louvre and Cappella Mediterranea, bringing crisp articulation and deep historical understanding to performances that feel both scholarly and emotionally vibrant.

When he’s not touring, Imamura wears his academic hat, teaching lute and continuo at prestigious institutions like the Geneva University of Music. His recordings—from Weiss lute sonatas to Bononcini cantatas—showcase his knack for balancing technical precision with storytelling flair. Whether resurrecting forgotten 17th-century Italian gems or reimagining Bach’s cello suites for his theorbo strings, he’s become a go-to interpreter for listeners who want early music that’s both authentic and freshly compelling.

Genres

Medieval

Chamber Music

Folk

Classical

Contemporary Classical

Baroque

Early Music

Historical Performance

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Latest Release

J.S. Bach: Cello Suites (Arr. for Theorbo by Yasunori Imamura), Vol. 1

Johann Sebastian Bach•

Yasunori Imamura

Album - 18 Tracks - Released February 28, 2025