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APPLICATION PROCESS FOR VI. LEYLA GENCER VOICE COMPETITION BEGINS!

VIth Leyla Gencer Voice Competition, organized by İstanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts and Fondazione Accademia d’Arti e Mestieri dello Spettacolo Teatro alla Scala will be held in İstanbul, before an internationally renowned jury and the presence of an audience, between August 21-26. The competition is organised in the name of Leyla Gencer, the greatest name Turkey has presented to the opera world who passed away in 2008.

Application deadline for the preliminary selections is April 16, 2010. Please follow the link for general information about the preliminary selections, competition procedures, and the application form for the VIth Leyla Gencer Voice Competition. »»

SHINING STARS OF THE LEYLA GENCER VOICE COMPETITION...

Under the leadership and in the name of one of the greatest divas of 20th century, Leyla Gencer, the first Leyla Gencer Voice Competition was held in 1995. The competition aimed at introducing young talents all around the world to an international opera scene and giving them a chance to have a constructive and meaningful start at their careers to come. »»

LEYLA GENCER BIOGRAPHY IS NOW IN PRINT IN ENGLISH

In memory of Leyla Gencer who passed away passed last year, İKSV presents the English version of the great artist's biography, authored by Zeynep Oral. Luring readers immensely since its first release, the book is now ready to appear in the art-lover's collection with its brand new photography and exquisite design.