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Cecilia Bartoli born on June 4, 1966 in Rome is an Italian mezzo-soprano opera singer and recitalist. She is best-known for her interpretation of the music of Mozart and Rossini, as well as for her performances of Baroque and classical music. She is known for having the versatility to play both soprano and mezzo roles, and is sometimes considered a soprano with a low tessitura. Bartoli is considered a coloratura mezzo-soprano with an unusual timbre. She is one of the most popular singers of recent years. Bartoli is much liked by the concert-going public for her lively, vivacious on-stage persona. She is a great contemporary Opera singer, holding high the torch fo r a young generation of orera lovers. ”