The Vivaldi Album cover

The Vivaldi Album

Cecilia Bartoli · 1999

66 min · 13 tracks · classical · opera

A vibrant exploration of Baroque opera, blending rich vocal artistry with orchestral intricacy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • vibrant vocal performances throughout
  • gradual build to emotional climax
  • rich orchestral detail exploration
  • late-night introspection and reflection

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1999, 'The Vivaldi Album' marked Cecilia Bartoli's ascent as a leading figure in classical music, following her breakthrough with the album 'Opera Proibita' in 1994. This album showcased her unique interpretation of Vivaldi's lesser-known works, solidifying her reputation for reviving Baroque repertoire and engaging wider audiences.
Stylistic neighbors
Joyce DiDonato· Anna Netrebko· Renée Fleming

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Dorilla in Tempe: Dell’aura al sussurrar (Ninfa, pastori, coro) 2:04
  • 2 Griselda: Dopo un’orrida procella (Ottone) 4:12
  • 3 Di due rai languir costante, Foà 28 5:20
  • 4 L’Orlando finto pazzo: Qual favellar? … Anderò, volerò, griderò (Origille) 3:01
  • 5 Zeffiretti, che sussurrate, Foà 28 7:44
  • 6 La fida ninfa: Alma oppressa (Licori) 5:45
  • 7 La fida ninfa: Dite, oimè (Morasto) 3:07
  • 8 Giustino: Sventurata navicella (Leocasta) 2:01
  • 9 Giustino: Sorte, che m’invitasti … Ho nel petto un cor sì forte (Giustino) 8:22
  • 10 L’Olimpiade: Tra le follie … Siam navi all’onde algenti (Aminta) 6:49
  • 11 Farnace: Gelido in ogni vena (Farnace) 11:09
  • 12 Bajazet (Il Tamerlano): Anch’il mar par che sommerga (Idaspe) 4:01
  • 13 Teuzzone: Di trombe guerriere (Teuzzone) 2:58

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata