Cecilia Bartoli, Sposa son disprezzata

Sposa son disprezzata ("I am wife and I am scorned") is an Italian aria written by Francesco Gasparini. It is used in Vivaldi's pasticcio, Bajazet.
The music for this aria was not composed by Vivaldi. The originating work is Francesco Gasparini's opera Bajazet, composed before Vivaldi's pasticcio. It was a common practice during Vivaldi's time to compile arias from other composers with one own's work for an opera. Vivaldi himself composed the arias for the good characters and mostly used existing arias from other composers for the villains in this opera. "Sposa son disprezzata" is sung by a villain character, Irene. Vivaldi has recently been attributed as the composer of the work, perhaps because Cecilia Bartoli's album "If You Love Me (Se tu m'ami ), 18th-Century Italian Songs") which uses Alessandro Parisotti's 19-century piano version, attributes the work solely to Vivaldi.

[@Jalapablo]

This aria is about a woman whose husband repeatedly cheats on her, but she still loves him so. They play this piece in the Sopranos, I think David Chase had in mind Tony's affairs on Carmela, especially the one he was currently having with Gloria. If you notice in the episode, the music centers on Carmela in the museum, crying as she looks at the religious-themed artwork. One painting was of a woman kissing the hand of baby Jesus, she in a sense betrothing herself to the Lord -- a husband who would never betray or cheat on her faithfulness as Tony had done to her. The music in any case is exquisite; those two sequences towards the end get me in tears every time. And I've listened to this piece dozens and dozens of times.

[@Debiru667]

They also play it when Melfi connects Tony's attraction to Glori from her likeness of his mother. But why do they play it after they decide to leave the Russian thing alone?

[@DeepScreenAnalysis]

Because the Pine Barrens episode ends with the reference to Gloria, who is the scorned woman, and then Melfi connecting her personality to Livia.

[@Enlightened_thing_in_town]

Thanks for telling this...🙏

[@HanaDeHaya]

Which episode of Sopranos, was this piece sung? I love this aria, & would enjoy hearing it in a different setting.

[@kevinbittick558]

@@HanaDeHaya It's at the end of "Pine Barrens" (Season 3, Episode 11) and the beginning of "Amour Fou" (Season 3, Episode 12).

[@jcee6886]

This is on another level. Binge watching the sopranos brought me to this celestial rendition.

[@saaravirtanen1596]

Same here

[@patriciahart3040]

Same again!

[@Viktors633]

yep

[@xxXxXxGxXxXxx]

Same

[@arnoldhernandez8505]

Same

[@MrGreen681]

She's not singing it, she's being it - truly exquisite and perfect.

[@noramckay3342]

Yes. My thoughts exactly. Watching her sing it is half the beauty.

[@aetion]

It's absolutely true.

[@avecesar4244]

I think this is the best interpretation of this aria, without doubt. No singer has made me cry like Bartoli. And I don't usually cry with music. There is something sublime here. This woman is celestial.

[@freidoon24]

What a heavenly voice . I have goosebumps and trembling inside .

[@nightlythoughts4701]

Not. Enough. People. Appreciate. This. Beautiful. Woman.

[@esesluggo9344]

YES,ABSOLUTELY BREATHTAKING 🎼😢♥️🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@jimthompson8947]

Enough do. Enough will. We should all hope for a little remembrance.

[@lilianabartosi7356]

So true and so sad! 😔

[@ongogablogian3178]

Shut up lol we all watched sopranos

[@umitakdag2689]

Sopranos fans will allways do..

[@chrismismash4085]

Honestly, may be the most beautiful song I have heard in my life.

[@capriceroyal4670]

So much beauty...I'm speechless. Thanks to all comments that add to my culture 🙂

[@MarginB]

the most perfect performance I have ever witnessed by her... Brava Cecilia

[@davidhunternyc1]

I agree. It’s breathtaking. The angels in heaven are weeping.

[@robertcurry7664]

It’s a veritable masterclass in legato singing…phenomenal breath control…absolutely agree that it’s one of her greatest moments…and I’d go beyond that and say that it’s one of the greatest performances of all time. Sheer perfection. I come back to this video very often. A very great artist.

[@juanjuanes7929]

Dios Santo... la belleza no tiene límites....

[@alidedereal]

She is not singing she is living the song

[@anthonela1]

exactly

[@jennyopaz]

Maravilla.

[@projectlisan357]

she made me in tears

[@TheWokalisia]

AAD peppa

[@puculucu]

Así, con ese sentimiento, solo puede cantar una italiana, una española o una portuguesa. ¡¡¡ BRAVAAAAAAAAAA !!!

[@john14511]

This is the pinnacle of musical perfection that any human being (alive or dead) is capable of displaying. Waves upon waves of goosebumps

[@solidsnake1809]

idk man have you heard i dont like by chief keef

[@aquilonnord1700]

Yes, sir!

[@Sidonie..]

The most beautiful thing I’ve heard in my life, move me to tears every time I hear/see it, the song itself is a delight but this interpretation is sacred. Ultimate beauty brings strong emotions, thank you Cecilia ❤

[@Gorosofurioso]

From 03'20" to the end she sings in such an incredible way that I can hardly believe it... A masterpiece, that´s my point of view.

[@mjremy2605]

That was masterful and exquisite. What a strong and melodious voice. No one can hold a note as long as Bartoli. What a set of lungs!

[@marina5310]

Какой глубокий голос. Господь наделяет людей талантами.

[@fatihilgn673]

R.İ.P James Galdolfini.. we miss you T.

[@marittimoful]

Indimenticabile la scena in cui l ho ascoltata per la prima volta .Carmela tristissima .

[@Rodrigo-rx3nf]

perfetta assolutamente. chiunque abbia un po' di percezione musicale sa che Bartoli è unica.

[@karlavr]

non ghe ze un' altra dio bon

[@piustwelfth]

She recorded this in her mid-20's more than thirty years ago. She was a very mature singer at a young age. P.S.: That's a gorgeous bronze-colored gown and beautiful hair. All of this adds to the performance.

[@LordPsycho82]

She was made for this aria, with just a piano she controls the mood. It's amazing. She's the best!

[@favoritesopranohinaspani6699]

This rendition took my breath away.Cecilia gathers diamonds from the very bottom of her soul. Her voice pierces the heart. So very beautiful with a flawless technique to match.

[@vaelkocovan2848]

Behind a great woman always remains a greater man RIP Ton

[@nahgauv]

i heard this on the Sopranos- It is like listening to a vocal waterfall.

[@alondritasenanova2493]

Mezzosoprano

[@queenwhitaker5407]

Brought here by the Sopranos. What a sad but beautiful aria. Vivaldi is superior in every way.

[@DorothySEdD]

This performance goes to show you how important intension & interpretation is. Unparalleled. When she is good she is magnificent.

[@demettatar666]

How beautiful this aria is and how fascinating she is signing... This is the first time I have ever heard it tonight and yet I feel like I have known every note of it all my life... :( So thankful for her to carry such a beautiful piece to here to all of us, to me today, to this moment and to eternity.

[@krixxset2214]

Your name is “DEMET” !!!!! :D

[@ozkangokmenoglu6842]

For me, it's just the aria that I anchored in the performance of Leyla ♥️ Gencer🌿

[@andersmberg9183]

Listening to this is like a spiritual journey....

[@imsofucingtired]

It never fails to move me to tears.

[@davidhunternyc1]

Truly one of the most beautiful arias I've ever heard. It's devastating. ♥

[@dial247music2]

This is Perfection!

[@AzulaOTP]

One of my favorite episodes of the Sopranos so far (just finished s3). This track along with the car driving away was such a great moment, chills down my spine

[@crusader9585]

Henry Andersson I would give everything to be you right now. Finishing season 3 and having 4 more to go and discover it all over again

[@dj_poopypants]

Too bad it didn't end right there and then. It should have in my opinion. Would have been so powerful and beautiful. Instead they cut to Tony and Melfi having a session.

[@TonyGXT]

I can imagine the funniest Paulie's face ever when a listen this music

[@syrinx114]

Cecilia is so beautiful. It’s like she is reincarnated from the Italian Renaissance. Her eyes, her hair, her heart, her soul. I was lucky enough to visit Firenze, and a sculpture of her would have fit in perfectly next to Michelangelo’s David. A true old soul.

[@panichidaniel5044]

La bellissima lingua italiana e la sua sonorità perfetta.... bellissima donna con la voce angelica... un grandissimo abbraccio da un ragazzo rumeno, che ama la cultura italiana per tutto ciò che ci offre, e per tutto ciò che ci fa sentire.

[@yourstickboy]

No one sings this aria quite like Cecilia, who makes one feel the music -- such control, subtlety, exquisite beauty!

[@cosmlayla]

I agree!

[@debragaita5981]

Perfection

[@АнастасияСпицына-л5д]

Это божественно. Невероятно прекрасно.

[@mikeyo1O1]

I heard this song on the sopramos's show. I'm mostly a heavy metal guy, but I've wathched this like 10 times. Probably gonna watch it 1000 more.

[@zaza588]

She looks like a Renaissance bella. Splendid!

[@garygary978]

Insane breath control, I got goosebumps :O :O Love both her and Caballe's rendition

[@sheenaliu4523]

Every time I listen this version I have been moved to cry

[@lilys6445]

Absolutely exquisite. Pine Barrens from the Sopranos.

[@pauliegualtieri_]

Beautiful. 😍

[@RichardFallstich]

It's sad when people only know classical music from movies/TV or Bugs Bunny cartoons (think barber).

[@lilys6445]

@@RichardFallstich I love the opera. Sometimes two forms of art combined can introduce someone to something they weren't even aware of. It doesn't matter where it comes from as long as it touches something inside of you.

[@harounlee208]

@@lilys6445 what you say is totally wrong

[@harounlee208]

@@RichardFallstich what you say is totally right

[@maxmurphy4476]

Angelic voice and beautiful face. Tony soprano RIP he nailed it .

[@CynthiaN.6005]

She is the Pavarotti of coloratura's...Brava! ❤❤❤

[@elenaecklund4373]

Oh my God!!! LOVE

[@CarolinneChaves6]

Bravo! 👏🎧💜🎶

[@ccali327]

I love how the word "hope" (speranza) is so drawn out and containing so much emotion and variation in inflection. It's as if to say that she is so exasperated by remaining so consistently hopeful for so long yet consistently being let down.

[@ellemanalili1473]

The voice control is insane!

[@tammyjohnson1014]

She is a Goddess.. Stunning and breathtaking

[@Neuve9]

This interpretation transports me beyond time every time I listen to it. My whole being shivers and vibrates in response to this divine voice, which oscillates between melancholy, reproaches and regrets that crush a life like an insignificant twig. Thank you Cécilia

[@michor10]

It is just unbelievable. How can something be so beautiful?

[@davehshs651]

Besides her magnificent voice, what makes Ms. Bartoli's rendition of this aria so outstanding is the intensity of emotion she manages to convey. I won't call any names, but some other divas sound tepid after hearing this performance.

[@jal5240]

Davehshs, please see M. Caballé renditon of this aria. It's marvelous ! Absolutely marvelous !

[@davehshs651]

+J AL Thank you. Yes, I'm extremely fond of M. Caballe's singing of this and many other arias. And she does sing with deep feeling as well as having a marvelous voice. However, I have to say that I slightly prefer Bartoli's version of this particular aria, at least the youtube version. I'm not saying it's in any way better than Caballe's; it's just a personal preference.

[@jal5240]

Thanks, davehshs, Bartoli's rendition of this aria is absolutely "warm" and beautiful ! Best, JAL

[@VeronicaBellSoprano]

I completely agree, I think this interpretation is the most profound of all I've heard. Other singers' versions might not be nearly as touching due to the fact that the character in the opera (Irene) is traditionally considered to be a villain but i prefer when artists find depth in "bad" characters as well as they would in "good" ones, so yes, to me this interpretation is superior to others.

[@esesluggo9344]

YES!!!!!!!!💟💟💟💟💟💟

[@ЕленаАндреева-ж4э]

Лучшее исполнение на свете. Обожаю Чечилию . Всегда плачу...

[@marina5310]

Прекрасное, безусловно. Но сказать, что лучшее, наверное опрометчиво. Я люблю, как эту арию исполняет Монсеррат Кабалье.

[@TheSquiggymonster]

The most beautiful thing ive ever heard. Hauntingly exquisite.

[@melmiel5593]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6PFiHasntOsmZY

[@esesluggo9344]

YES,I AGREE

[@angelav4568]

She's my favorite opera singer

[@debbiejohnson2789]

It really is!

[@nikname1672]

Никаких слов не достанет, чтобы выразить всё восхищение этой неподражаемой певицей, настоящий бриллиант мировой оперной сцены.

[@HermanMunster-oo9sv]

Her voice, how great is God. What a gift given to her.

[@mikeycooney957]

Her beautiful voice gives wings to the soul and flight to the imagination

[@marie-7-k5j]

Wow! Wonderful comment!

[@BytomGirl]

Such poetic words Mikey, I feel the same way. Her expression of sadness and desperation is out of this world, as if she was truly this scorned wife herself. I keep coming back to this beauty almost daily, it touches my soul deeply and these words could be my own

[@shin-i-chikozima]

Her beautiful voice is out of this world

[@nmnmusic_]

Dios mio que belleza! ❤ Amé a esta mujer desde la primera vez que la escuché! Inevitable no soltar una lagrima. 🎶

[@lauradolagaray6781]

This breaks my heart everytime. It haunts me. It moves my soul. So this is so pure

[@ГалинаИванова-ч5ъ]

Это божественно. Я безусловная фанатка Чечилии Бартоли с тех пор, как только ее впервые услышала.

[@genehendrix1847]

Had to pause episode 12 (S3) for this, wow..

[@mathieucamoin5518]

Gene Hendrix The sopranos :-)

[@octabrain1700]

Gene Hendrix ditto

[@genehendrix1847]

operacarmen &12 :)

[@nashbery]

+Gene Hendrix Just did the *exact* same thing! LOL

[@alinabadila2405]

me too, shazam helped me :)

[@montefosca]

cecilia sei una vera diva che gioia sentirti

[@cosmlayla]

By far the best version.

[@doga_tugce]

This gives me so many incredible feelings that I can't explain.

[@gioiamagaristucki4336]

Suprema !!!!

[@adeltizno2464]

Her celestial voice defies description

[@hannah-yi2su]

I really liked Vivica´s version, but I prefer the sentiment in this one. While Vivica shows an angrier spouse, Bartoli shows the sadness behind that angriness. Both versions are majestic of course, but this one just punches my heart.

[@alidedereal]

Best part 3:19 so touching

[@luciapopp6550]

+AAD No. Every part is touching.

[@gabrielqueiroga4066]

This melody is very common in baroque music. It's simply heartbreaking.

[@winterreise694]

@@gabrielqueiroga4066 Do you know more ópera like this one ?

[@eddietavaresjr.4773]

Does anybody cry to this beautifully from heaven

[@anaislefaucheux554]

Yes indeed.

[@johnson7166]

Came here to say this song made me feel better about life. Even for just a little while. Listened to it with my eyes closed

[@mereyeslacalle]

Lágrimas de emoción , imposible no derramarlas al oir esta belleza .

[@josegonzalez-me7dk]

totalmente de acuerdo. Pero ¿ha ha escuchado esta obra interpretada por Monserrat Caballé? Se la recomiendo.

[@mereyeslacalle]

@@josegonzalez-me7dk .Maravillosa !!

[@marinamasieroify]

@@josegonzalez-me7dk mi dispiace non sono d’accordo… Caballe bravissima, ma ne dà un’interpretazione troppo romantica. È tutta un’altra cosa..

[@nspoisonivy]

I just died 😢 This is celestial.

[@thierryrussodelattre]

Absolument magique et magnifique. Sans doute la meilleure version captée à ce jour. Géniale Cecilia. Merci d'avoir offert ce pur instant de grâce à l'humanité entière.

[@d.begumbeycan2635]

The most beautiful comment I've heard after Leyla Gencer.

[@balanchinito6373]

Qué magnifico control del fiato!!!!!... Técnicamente impresionante, y con una maravillosa y delicada expresividad.... Fantástica.

[@dikaraborafedile9279]

I am still here in 2024

[@zendesal4283]

Gorgeous, brings tears to my eyes.

[@mauriciotelhado3120]

Será que sou o único brasileiro que ama a voz desse ANJO ?

[@cebolinhadadeepweb4452]

Acho que nós dois temos bom gosto

[@mariajosegutierrezsoaresde8669]

Difícil brasileiro conhecer e curtir cantores dessa qualidade

[@ccali327]

Whether you understand what she is saying or not… you know what she is communicating… the words are quite simple and few… yet in translation or not, transformed into something so transcendent.

[@PenCe1453]

Melodic and vocalistic harmony. Pure perfection of classical vocal music. By the way, i came here because of The Sopranos series.

[@patriciahart3040]

You're not the only one.

[@fernandsanchis9881]

Sublime aria! Splendide Cecilia Bartoli! Merci beaucoup, Madame!

[@kevinbittick558]

Such breath control!❤

[@denizyldrm9255]

Büyüleyici👏👏👏👏

[@AAA9549-w7w]

23/09/2024 Great music of Vivaldi. I sang this in a concert as a tenor as I converted it, as my wife left me! Metaphysician Classical musician

[@AAA9549-w7w]

In some instances, I thought Cecilia would be my wife 😅

[@AAA9549-w7w]

La vita è così, mai sappiamo che potrebbe essere, ad oggi sono da solo 🤷

[@vman9591]

This is a stunningly beautiful song…

[@bostonInk1]

Her voice is so pure. Almost haunting through her range. You can feel her words . Powerful.

[@PAXUG]

Cuando se juntan la técnica, el talento y el sentimiento, pasan estas cosas; momentos irrepetibles en la historia del arte.

[@akayann]

From the very first words, we understand the immense poetic, dramatic and emotional maturity of Cecilia. It is unbelievablz ; Dès les toutes premières paroles, on comprend l'immense maturité poétique, dramatique, émotionelle de Cecilia. C'est inoui

[@DGKNDMN]

Her talent and voice is incredible. The words are not enough for this magnificent performance.

[@TroyanMarshall]

Sopranos brought me here. There was this 2 second snippet of this song in the background in the end of one episode. Once I heard it, even that fraction of this song, I knew I had to find it. Absolutely beutiful.

[@renatacesario8789]

Cecilia Bravissima, sensibilmente intensa, emozionante.✨👍

[@Dorasoprano1]

SUBLIME!!! Perfect in every sense.

[@martindurkin8837]

Perfection, power and passion. This rendition will never be equaled....

[@plasticity1000]

I could'nt agree more.

[@rayangreene]

I have never been a fan of Ms Bartoli, but one would have to be deaf not to recognize the incredible beauty of her singing there! None of the singers I've heard have come close to her "Sposa son disprezzata", not even the wonderful Vivica Genaux and the the magnificent Joyce di Donato.

[@rowley555]

rayangreene I agree completely. She is quite touching here and refrains from her usual affectations and grimaces

[@melmiel5593]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6PFiHasntOsmZY

[@BGH122]

My thanks for uploading a version with clear audio. Bartoli's rendition truly is the best.

[@gregwalker1913]

Listening to it 2020, contemplating all the misery and sadness befalling the world. And the fact that one of my favourite countries in this world is being led by an incompetent crime family. It's enough to make one weep.

[@Phlora039]

I feel you...

[@bo-dg3bh]

crying even when watching a video. imagine being there

[@TarotAstrologerTHOMAS]

I come.back every.month to.adore this lady

[@historiasparaadultosquenop2963]

Vine aquí porque unos minutos antes de finalizar el episodio 11 de la temporada 3 de Los Sopranos, pusieron esta bellísima pieza musical. No puedo dejar de escuchar, me fascina y estremece mi corazón.😊❤

[@saaravirtanen1596]

Me pasó lo mismo!

[@Torisho]

Phenomenal.

[@BytomGirl]

One of the most beautiful and sad operatic songs I know. Cecilia is a pure perfection. I adore her.