The incomparable mezzo-soprano Cecilia Bartoli sings music that is intensely dramatic and hauntingly beautiful, by Porpora, Broschi, Caldara, Araia and Handel. In her first performance at The Bridgewater Hall for four years, one of the most talented and innovative performers in the world introduces us to the neglected repertoire of the great Italian castrati.

For more than two decades Cecilia Bartoli has undeniably been one of the leading artists in the field of classical music. She’s sold more than 8 million CDs and has topped the international charts for more than 100 weeks. She’s also been awarded 4 Grammys, numerous Golden Discs and two Classical Brit Awards.

‘She picked up on the fizzing virtuosity of her band…mimicking the explosively accented string dialogue with terrific aplomb and hitting the Italian consonants like grenade attacks on the text. It was engaging and it was thrilling….’. The Independent

Part of the International Concert Series

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