Leyla Gencer, Vol. 2

Giuseppe Verdi (Composer), Antonino Votto (Conductor), Fernando Previtali (Conductor), Gianandrea Gavazzeni (Conductor), Oliviero de Fabritiis (Conductor), Fenice Theater Orchestra (Orchestra), La Scala Theater Orchestra (Orchestra), Milan Radio Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra), Orchestra del Teatro la Fenice (Orchestra), Milan RAI Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra), Rome Opera Theater Orchestra (Orchestra), Leyla Gencer (Performer)

Product Details

• Performer: Leyla Gencer
• Orchestra: Fenice Theater Orchestra, La Scala Theater Orchestra, Milan Radio Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra del Teatro la Fenice, Milan RAI Symphony Orchestra, et al.
• Conductor: Antonino Votto, Fernando Previtali, Gianandrea Gavazzeni, Oliviero de Fabritiis
• Composer: Giuseppe Verdi
• Audio CD (October 10, 2000)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Opera D'oro
• ASIN: B00004YWTW
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #119,459 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Late discovery is better than no discovery!, March 9, 2001

By	Dikmen ARIKUT (Turkey) - See all my reviews

I have listened to this CD at a friends' and although I knew Mrs. Gencer since my childhood -I am 60 now- I was ashamed that I don't have any recordings of her in my collection! I believe she is one of the greatest sopranos of 20th century, both in voice and interpretation.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars drop dead gorgeous, March 22, 2004

By	Sanford P. Press (Canadensis, PA. USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Ms .Gencer was a superlative singer who in my opinion rivaled Callas. NO, I never saw her on stage but it is through her scarce recordings that I learned of her great talent. She was not an international star of the stupendous kind.She replaced Callas in many roles. She was riveting. You will be glued to your seat if you know what exciting singing is all about.

5.0 out of 5 stars The Fabulous Gencer upholding the Arangi-Lombardi tradition!, March 10, 2005

By	Johann Doe "McTsone" (Manhattan) - See all my reviews

I have only an introduction to Leyla Gencer via her wonderful live performances which never fail to capture and elevate the drama. Her dramatic eccentricities lend themselves to an artist much concerned with communicating great human experiences, therefore, in her own words there may emerge "some unorthodox notes" which occur in the form of gulps, glottal clicks, interesting scoops and some incredibly forceful accenti. Perhaps, that is why I enjoy her so much! She is unique. You will not find "l'aqua e sappone" (soap and water) here, again in her own words.

As for her voice, it is beautiful most of the time with stunning high soft notes, they are truly soft in tone and volume. She may not rival her great teacher's perfection of line and dimenuendi, but her teacher could not match her itensity and dramatics. Yet, as an admirer of both artists, I would suspect the great, late, Giannina Arangi-Lombardi would be proud of her equally great pupil Leyla Gencer!