Cecilia Bartoli

The Profile

Cecilia Bartoli is an Italian mezzo-soprano celebrated for virtuosity and expressive depth, especially in Baroque and bel canto repertoire. Her acclaimed recordings include The Vivaldi Album, Opera Proibita, and Sacrificium.

Born 1966 in Rome, Italy; internationally acclaimed coloratura mezzo-soprano specializing in Baroque, Mozart, and Rossini; Artistic Director of the Salzburg Whitsun Festival (since 2012); Director of the Opéra de Monte-Carlo (since 2023).

A single, fervent DeBaser review exalts Bartoli’s performance of Handel’s Lascia ch’io pianga, framing it as a spellbinding plunge into sorrow and catharsis. Publicly known: Bartoli is an Italian mezzo-soprano acclaimed for Baroque and bel canto repertoire. Start with the lone review below and branch into her standout albums.