For the very first time Cecilia Bartoli explores the Baroque musical treasures of Tsarist Russia with music from the court of three 18th century Tsaristas: Anna, Elizabeth and Catherine the Great.
With music written by Italian and German composers working for the Russian court, this album sheds new light on an incredible and momentous time for Russia, shaping its politics and culture towards the enlightened West.

 

Mostly sung in Italian, the album also offers the first opportunity to hear Bartoli sing in Russian. The music has been intricately researched by Cecilia herself, unlocking the archives of St Petersburg’s Mariinsky Library to uncover music lost for over 200 years. The new recording reunites Bartoli with Baroque specialists Diego Fasolis & I Barocchisti.

 

 

Watch some behind the scenes footage of what went into the recording of St. Petersburg.

 

 

 

 

 

Watch the album trailer!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cecilia Bartoli's St. Petersburg is now on sale in the music section of McNally Robinson Booksellers, Grant Park. Be sure to tune in to the Classical Recording of the Week every Monday morning at 8:30 AM with Michael Wolch and Andy Morton, and throughout the week right here on Classic 107. And listen for your chance to win a gift card from McNally Robinson Booksellers!