Singer of the Day: Leyla Gencer. 1928- 2008

Leyla Gencer (La Diva Turka) was born in Istanbul. She had an illustrious career and was considered the last diva of the twentieth century having performed 72 roles primarily in Europe. She never sang at the Met.


Deh, non volerli vittime", from Bellini's Norma, in a performance from 1965.