

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.
2023
October
Glickhaftig!
From Felix Platter's musical lifeBarfüsserkirche
Historical Museum Basel
November
ぐるりよざ Gururiyoza!
With music across the seasBarfüsserkirche
Historical Museum Basel