Cecilia Bartoli, Soundtrack: Mr. Cecilia Bartoli was born on June 4, 1966 in Rome, Lazio, Italy. She has been married to Oliver Widmer since February 7, 2011. Viva Vivaldi - what a refreshing change from the interminable Four Seasons; and made all the more welcome by the ravishing tones of Cecilia Bartoli, looking majestic in her rich blue gown. She opens this collection with a delightful teasing aria from an unknown opera, certainly 'di due rai languir constante' whets the appetite for more.

Title
Viva Vivaldi! [videorecording].
Format
DVD, Videodisc

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Published/Produced
[Munich] : ArtHaus Musik, c2000.
Description
1 videodisc : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Performer
Cecilia Bartoli, mezzo-soprano ; Giardino Armonico ; Giovanni Antonini, conductor.
Credits
Director, Brian Large.
System details
DVD video; Dolby digital 5.1, PCM stereo.
Language
Sung in Italian or Latin with subtitles in English, French, Italian, Japanese, or Spanish.
Summary
Operatic works of Vivaldi as performed and sung by Cecilia Bartoli.
Contents note
  • Di due rai languir costante (7:53)
  • Siam navi all'onde algenti (7:50)
  • Non ti lusinghi la crudeltade (8:36)
  • Gelosia, tu già rendi l'alma mia (4:16)
  • Concerto in C major for flautino (9:44)
  • Domine Deus (5:40)
  • Amatae face et anguibus (4:24)
  • Zeffiretti che sussurrate (9:40)
  • Concerto in D major for lute (9:44)
  • Gelido in ogni vena (14:37)
  • Anch'il mar par che sommerga (6:05)
  • Dite, oimè (5:41)
  • Agitata da due venti (7:14)
  • Sventurata navicella (2:09).
Notes
Arias and concertos.
Score can be displayed as subtitle.
Recorded at the Teéâtre des Champs-Élysées, Paris, Sept., 2000.
Subject headings
Concertos (Lute with string orchestra)
Operas--Excerpts.
Concertos (Recorder with string orchestra)
Other contributors
Bartoli, Cecilia.
Antonini, Giovanni, 1965-
Large, Brian.
Vivaldi, Antonio, 1678-1741. Di due rai languir costante.
Vivaldi, Antonio, 1678-1741. Olimpiade. Tra le follie diverse.
Vivaldi, Antonio, 1678-1741. Tito Manlio, RV 738. Non ti lusinghi la crudeltade.
Vivaldi, Antonio, 1678-1741. Ottone in villa. Gelosia, tu già rendi l'alma mia.
Vivaldi, Antonio, 1678-1741. Concertos, recorder, string orchestra, RV 443, C major.
Vivaldi, Antonio, 1678-1741. Gloria, RV 589, D major. Domine Deus.
Vivaldi, Antonio, 1678-1741. Juditha triumphans. Armatae face, et anguibus
Vivaldi, Antonio, 1678-1741. Ercole su'l Termodonte. Zeffiretti, che sussurrate.
Vivaldi, Antonio, 1678-1741. Concertos, lute, violins (2), continuo, RV 93, D major.
Vivaldi, Antonio, 1678-1741. Farnace. Gelido in ogni vena.
Vivaldi, Antonio, 1678-1741. Bajazet. Anch'il Mar. par che sommerga.
Vivaldi, Antonio, 1678-1741. Fida ninfa. Dite, oimè.
Vivaldi, Antonio, 1678-1741. Griselda. Agitata da due venti.
Vivaldi, Antonio, 1678-1741. Giustino. Sventurata navicella.
Giardino armonico (Musical group)
Standard Identifier
807280022995

Holdings

Library
Indpls - IUPUI University Library
Call Number
M1505.B37 V583 2000
Location
DVDs
Floor
2nd Floor
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Viva Vivaldi - what a refreshing change from the interminable Four Seasons; and made all the more welcome by the ravishing tones of Cecilia Bartoli, looking majestic in her rich blue gown.

She opens this collection with a delightful teasing aria from an unknown opera, certainly 'di due rai languir constante' whets the appetite for more discoveries about this work.

From L'Olimpiade Bartoli takes on the role of Aminta for the aria 'tra le follie diverse siam navi all 'onde algenti'. It's a very spirited and proud performance with extremely animated contrasting tempi. There is anger and determination, yet the complicated contours are exquisitely controlled. By contrast, Lucio's aria from Tito Manlio is tender, sad and tragic; there are obvious Bach and Handel influences, with 'smooth as silk' legato. Close rapport is clear from the body language between Bartoli and Maria Grazio d'Alessio, (oboe). It is a vivacious conversation piece.

Bartoli opens 'gelosia, tu gia rendi', from Ottone in villa in fiery agitation before she relaxes into tender, mournfulness followed by a fierce finale. There is sparkle in abundance here. The triumphant opening section of the aria 'armatae face et anguibus' from Juditha triumphans ans devicta Holofernes is most effectively sung. The fiery coloratura passages show Vagus raging over her adversity, a very convincing performance indeed.

In the aria 'Zeffiretti che Sessurrti' Bartoli is accompanied by two violins, soloists Enrico Onofri and Marco Bianchi, and together they introduce this love song. It is a joy to watch Bartoli's exquisitely telling facial expressions; and to hear how expressively the violin's delightful phrasing tell the story. Here is pain and pleasure in equal measure.

Cecilia Bartoli, as Furnace, from the opera of the same name, sings the aria 'Gelido in Ogni Vena', with in extreme agitation. She gives a heartrending account of a sorrowing mother mourning the death of her beloved son, truly a cry from the heart. With anger and desperation and anguish in her voice almost brought tears to my eyes. What a performance, Bartoli seemed to be emotionally drained at the end. I'm not surprised.

From the opera Bajazet we are given another riveting performance. The aria 'Anch'il mar par che Sommerga' is sung in true gutsy fashion, very animated but well controlled. From La Griselda, the aria 'Agitata da due Venti' is sung with confidence and as might be expected in an agitated manner. There are coloratura passages of great showmanship.

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From 'Guistino' comes another sparkling offering which brings the concert to a close with Cecilia Bartoli appearing as fresh as when she began, and looking like a Pre-Rafaelite maiden with her long flowing curly hair. The simple backdrop allows the richness of her performance to shine through.

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Bartoli's arias are interspersed with two Vivaldi concerti. The first is for flautino, stings and basso continuo, the other for lute, two violins and basso continuo. Both have vigorous outer movements played with enthusiasm and animation by Il Giardino Armonico contrasted with lyrical Largo central movements played with sensitivity and refinement.

Wholly delightful. Clearly Bartoli seems to enjoy this genre and is richly rewarded by the loud and sustained applause that brought the curtain down. Altogether an entertaining and thrilling experience. For Vivaldi enthusiasts, the DVD's Score Plus feature that allows you to read the score as Bartoli performs offers added value.

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