The flip side of filth
To the extent that singers should be considered stewards of their repertoire, equating bad singing to whatever “verismo” is will only be to the detriment of verismo.
Leyla Gencer
48 pieces since 2008 — in 7 roles, at 4 companies, most often at La Scala.
48
pieces
7
roles
4
companies
19
years
1 piece as Francesca — stats above show all coverage for Leyla Gencer.
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I’ll take the fall
The days are getting shorter, but you can keep the prattle going this fall’s Talk of the Town! You will, you can, you must join in the discussion about: Great mezzo soprano performances (October),
Gained in translation (November), Teleport me back to… (December).
