Cecilia Bartoli Cecilia Bartoli has dedicated an extraordinary tribute album to Maria Malibran, one of the most outstanding bel canto singers of the Romantic era, impressively highlighting both her biography and artistic legacy.
With great devotion, Bartoli researched Malibran's life, visited the key locations in her career, and collected numerous memorabilia. Her approach goes far beyond mere musical interpretation, revealing an intense engagement with the essence of this remarkable artist. In doing so, Bartoli unearthed forgotten works, including Mendelssohn's aria "Infelice," as well as compositions by Malibran's father and Lauro Rossi. A particular highlight is Malibran's own song "Rataplan," which Bartoli interprets with special passion. Well-known pieces such as Bellini's "Casta Diva" from "Norma" are also part of the collection. The recordings were made in collaboration with the Orchestra La Scintilla and various guest musicians and are presented in a magnificent, large-format book that showcases numerous memorabilia and photographs. Spanning over 200 pages, this work takes listeners on a romantic journey through time and pays tribute to Bartoli's artistic connection with Maria Malibran.
The recordings were made with the Orchestra La Scintilla and various guest musicians and are presented in a magnificent, large-format book that showcases numerous memorabilia and photographs.