The Vivaldi Album
Cecilia Bartoli · 1999
66 min · 13 tracks · classical music
A sumptuous showcase of Vivaldi's operatic works, blending virtuosic vocals with intricate orchestral arrangements.
Top tracks — play these first
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Dorilla in Tempe: Dell’aura al sussurrar (Ninfa, pastori, coro) Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Dopo un’orrida procella — This track highlights Bartoli's ability to convey deep emotion through her voice, showcasing her dramatic interpretation of Ottone's turmoil after a storm.
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Sventurata navicella — Here, Bartoli's powerful delivery captures the despair of Leocasta, making this aria a standout example of Vivaldi's expressive lyrical writing.
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Gelido in ogni vena — This aria allows Bartoli to display her technical skill and emotive range while embodying Farnace's anguish and longing.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Bartoli's interpretations and the orchestration create a distinct listening experience that showcases Vivaldi's operatic works.
What we noticed
- Vocal lines are often accompanied by intricate string arrangements, creating a rich texture that highlights both the voice and the orchestra.
- Several tracks include dramatic shifts in dynamics, with some arias building to powerful climaxes before tapering off into softer passages.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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9/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
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
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album introduced a broader audience to Vivaldi, enhancing Bartoli's reputation.
- Themes
- Baroque opera revival· Vivaldi's dramatic storytelling· emotional vocal artistry
- Career context
- Upon releasing The Vivaldi Album in 1999, Cecilia Bartoli was already an established artist known for her distinctive interpretations of Baroque music. This album marked a significant moment in her career as it celebrated lesser-known Vivaldi compositions and showcased her unique vocal prowess, further solidifying her status in the classical music world.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Joyce DiDonato· Anna Netrebko· Renée Fleming
Tracklist
- 1 Dorilla in Tempe: Dell’aura al sussurrar (Ninfa, pastori, coro) Start here 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
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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