Leyla Gencer

Leyla Gencer (born Leyla Ceyrekgil, 10 October 1928 in Istanbul; died 9 May 2008 in Mailand) was one of the greatest sopranos of the 20th century. She started studying vocal arts in İstanbul Conservatory and she later studied with renowed Italian soprano Giannina Arangi-Lombardi and Apollo Granforte. In 1950, Gencer performed with Ankara State Opera and Ballet Chorus until she made her operatic debut as Santuzza in Mascagni's 'Cavalleria Rusticana'. Read more on Last.fm

Leyla Gencer was featured in the movie Opera Fanatic.

Songs from Leyla Gencer

Aida

Other Soundtracks

How to Be
Kalifornia
De dans der vierkanten waarin opgenomen Elly, of het beroemde stuk
El gusto es nuestro
Miss Shellagh's Miniskirt
The 3 Tenors, Paris 1998
The Wrestler
The Man with the Iron Fists
The Faculty
Palindromes

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