Ryosuke
Sakamoto

Lute and viola da gamba (various fretted plucked and bowed instruments from the Middle Ages to the Classical period), voice (tenor)

Roots
I was born and raised in Nara, Japan. The city is known as the former capital of Japan in the 8th century.

Study
After studying aesthetics at the University of Tokyo, I came to Switzerland to study lute and especially Renaissance music at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis.

Professional
I play lute and viola da gamba in various ensembles. Since 2022 I teach historical plucked instruments at the Hochschule für Musik in Würzburg.

Why
Renaissance music always inspires and interests me and I can’t stop playing the lute.

Elective Affinities
Charlie Chaplin’s films have had a strong influence on me since I was a child. And his film music was probably the first experience that fascinated me when listening to music.

ryosukesakamoto.com

Sooner or later 2022 September
Odhecaton 2021 March

2023

April

Dialogue of Keys II

Ammerbach with a Double M (and Voice)
Sun 30.04.23 Intro 17:45 Concert 18:15

May

All in a Garden Green

Dance Melodies ... for Listening and Watching
Sun 28.05.23 concert 18:15

Barfüsserkirche
Historical Museum Basel

June

The Donkey’s Crown

Animals & Creatures Invite You to the Finissage
Sun 25.06.23 Intro 17:45 Concert 18:15

Barfüsserkirche
Historical Museum Basel

September

Biennale ReRenaissance 2023

Music and Might - Maximilian's Triumphal Procession
Fri 22.09.23 Grand Opening Concert 19:30

Barfüsserkirche
Historical Museum Basel

Maximilian’s Songs

Fri 22.09.23 Intro 18:45 Concert 19:30

Barfüsserkirche
Historical Museum Basel

Le Diamante et la Marguerite

Trumpf 2
Sat 23.09.23 Intro 14:15 Concert 15:00

Schmiedenhof; Rümelinsplatz, Basel

Triumphal procession

Trump 3
Sat 23.09.23 Intro 18:30 Concert 19:30

St. Martin's Church Basel

Canterey

Trump 4
Sun 24.09.23 Intro 10:15 Concert 11:00

Martinskirche, Basel

Pfiffer & Prosoner

Trump 5
Sun 24.09.23 Intro 16:15 Concert 17:00

Martinskirche, Basel

October

Glickhaftig!

The Musical World of Felix Platter
Fri 27.10.23 Intro 17:45 Concert 18:15

Barfüsserkirche
Historical Museum Basel

November

ぐるりよざ Gururiyoza!

Over the Seas with Music
Sun 26.11.23 17.45 Intro 18:15 Concert

Barfüsserkirche Historical Museum Basel