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Leyla Gencer 15 mai 2008

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The Independent (UK), May 15th, 2008

Elizabeth Forbes

The Turkish soprano Leyla Gencer became one of the most loved and admired operatic idols in Italy during the Fifties, Sixties and Seventies. (suite…)

Leyla Gencer 14 mai 2008

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Le Monde (France), 14 mai 2008, 21

Renaud Machart

La soprano turque a souffert du statut de légende vivante de sa rivale, Maria Callas. Les témoignages de son art ont le plus souvent été captés sur le vif (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…)