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Istanbul bientôt inscrite sur la liste du patrimoine mondial en péril? 13 mai 2008

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Agence France Presse, 13 mai 2008

Nicolas Cheviron

L’héritage historique d’Istanbul est-il en danger ? Pour le déterminer, une équipe de l’Unesco a achevé mardi une enquête de six jours dans les rues bondées de la métropole turque, avec pour enjeu une éventuelle inscription sur la liste du patrimoine mondial en péril. (suite…)

Leyla Gencer: A Turkish soprano of great dramatic power, she excelled in a wide range of Italian opera 13 mai 2008

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The Guardian (UK), May 13th, 2008, pg. 34

Patrick O’Connor

Leyla Gencer, who has died aged 79, was the greatest Turkish opera singer of the 20th century and a singing actor of formidable power and individuality. (suite…)

Leyla Gencer, Turkish-Born Soprano and a Popular Star of La Scala 13 mai 2008

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The New York Times (USA), May 13th, 2008, pg. 6

By Margalit Fox

Leyla Gencer, an operatic soprano who was among the last of a generation of larger-than-life divas that included Maria Callas, died on Friday at her home in Milan. (suite…)