Description
Cecilia Bartoli – The Vivaldi Album (Decca, Il Giardino Armonico) CD
UPC: 028947833888
MPN: 474 4388 DH
Brand Name: Decca / Universal Music Group
Overview
The Vivaldi Album marks a landmark in the career of Cecilia Bartoli, one of the world’s leading mezzo-sopranos, and in the rediscovery of Antonio Vivaldi’s operatic works. Recorded with Il Giardino Armonico under Giovanni Antonini, this album brings to life arias long forgotten in manuscripts—many of which are presented here as world premiere recordings.
Through fiery coloratura, deep pathos, and breathtaking virtuosity, Bartoli explores Vivaldi’s emotional range beyond The Four Seasons, revealing the Venetian master’s dramatic genius in full bloom.
Product Features
- Format: Audio CD
- Genre: Classical / Baroque Opera
- Composer: Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741)
- Artist: Cecilia Bartoli (mezzo-soprano)
- Orchestra: Il Giardino Armonico
- Conductor: Giovanni Antonini
- Choir: Arnold Schoenberg Chor
- Label: Decca Music Group Limited
- Country of Manufacture: EU
- Total Duration: 66:37
- Release Year: 1999
- Recording Type: World Premiere Recordings (6 tracks)
Interesting Facts
This album represents a musical journey of rediscovery. Cecilia Bartoli, collaborating with Il Giardino Armonico, unearthed forgotten Vivaldi opera manuscripts that had lain dormant for centuries. The result is a collection of arias that blend vocal brilliance with Baroque theatricality — from tender laments to tempestuous coloratura scenes.
Many of these pieces had never been performed or recorded before this release. Two arias notably echo the themes and harmonic patterns of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, offering listeners a rare glimpse into the composer’s stylistic unity across genres.
Critics praised the album for its historical significance and technical mastery, with Bartoli’s expressive control and agility drawing new audiences to the often-overlooked operatic side of Vivaldi’s genius.
Track Listing
- Dell’aura al sussurrar – Dorilla in Tempe
- Dopo un’orrida procella – Griselda
- Di due rai languir costante – Farnace
- Qual favellar?... Andero, volerò, griderò – L’Orlando finto pazzo
- Zeffiretti, che sussurrate – Farnace
- Alma oppressa – La fida ninfa
- Sventurata navicella – Giustino
- Sorte, che m’invitasti – Giustino
- Ho nel petto un cor sì forte – Giustino
- Tra le follie... Siam navi all’onde algenti – L’Olimpiade
- Gelido in ogni vena – Farnace
- Anche il mar par che sommerga – Bajazet
- Di trombe guerriere – Teuzzone
(Six world premiere recordings included.)
Publishers
Label: Decca Music Group Limited, London Distributed by: Universal Music Group / Universal Music Kft. (Budapest) Copyright: © & ℗ Decca Music Group Limited Website: www.deccaclassics.com Artist Website: www.ceciliabartolionline.com
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