Country

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Italy

Birth

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June 4, 1966 in Rome, Italy

Genre

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Opera

 

 

Vocal

 

Cecilia Bartoli is a world-renowned mezzo-soprano opera singer who has captivated audiences with her powerful voice and emotive performances. Born on June 4, 1966, in Rome, Italy, Bartoli was raised in a musical family. Her parents, Silvana Bazzoni and Angelo Bartoli, were both professional singers, and her brother, Gabriele Bartoli, is a pianist. Bartoli began singing at a young age and was trained in both classical and popular music. She studied at the Conservatorio di Santa Cecilia in Rome and later at the Scuola di Canto in Milan. Her breakthrough came in 1987 when she won the prestigious International Mozart Competition in Salzburg, Austria. Bartoli's career took off after her win at the Mozart Competition. She made her debut at the Salzburg Festival in 1988, performing the role of Cherubino in Mozart's "Le nozze di Figaro." She quickly gained a reputation as one of the most talented mezzo-sopranos of her generation, and her performances were praised for their technical precision and emotional depth. Over the years, Bartoli has performed in some of the world's most prestigious opera houses, including the Metropolitan Opera in New York, the Royal Opera House in London, and La Scala in Milan. She has also collaborated with some of the most renowned conductors and orchestras, including Claudio Abbado, Daniel Barenboim, and the Berlin Philharmonic. One of Bartoli's most notable performances was her portrayal of the title role in Rossini's "La Cenerentola" at the Salzburg Festival in 1993. Her performance was widely praised for its virtuosity and emotional depth, and it cemented her reputation as one of the greatest mezzo-sopranos of her time. Bartoli has also been recognized for her recordings, which have won numerous awards and critical acclaim. Her album "The Vivaldi Album," released in 1999, sold over two million copies worldwide and won a Grammy Award for Best Classical Vocal Performance. She has also recorded albums of Mozart, Rossini, and Handel, among others. In addition to her performances and recordings, Bartoli has been recognized for her contributions to the arts. She was awarded the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic in 1995 and was made a Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French government in 1997. She was also named a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 2012. Bartoli's career has been marked by her dedication to preserving and promoting the works of lesser-known composers. She has championed the music of Antonio Vivaldi, Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, and other Baroque composers, and has worked to bring their music to a wider audience. In recent years, Bartoli has also turned her attention to conducting. In 2012, she made her debut as a conductor with the Orchestra La Scintilla at the Zurich Opera House, and she has since conducted several other orchestras. Bartoli's career has been marked by her passion for music and her dedication to excellence. She has inspired countless musicians and audiences around the world with her powerful voice and emotive performances, and she continues to be one of the most celebrated opera singers of her time.

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