Leyla Gencer: Donizetti - Lucrezia Borgia, 'Tranquillo ei posa... Com' è bello!'

Leyla Gencer, or Ayşe Leyla Çeyrekgil (October 10, 1928 -- May 10, 2008) was a world-renowned Turkish operatic soprano. Known as "La Diva Turca" (The Turkish Diva) and "La Regina" (The Queen) in the opera world, Gencer was a notable bel canto soprano who spent most of her career in Italy, from the early 1950s through the mid-1980s, and had a repertoire encompassing more than seventy roles. She made very few commercial recordings; however, numerous bootleg recordings of her performances exist. In particular, Gencer was associated with the heroines of Donizetti... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leyla_Ge... Lyrics & English Translation He rest rests in tranquillity. May all his nights be so peaceful. May he never know such torment as mine... He looks so handsome, honest and noble. I would have never imagined such a fair sight. To see him at last fills my soul with joy. Heaven spare me from his contempt. Shall wake him? No! I dare not reveal my identity to him! I must wipe away my tears. May you dreams be sweet while I grieve beside you. May a gracious dream awake you to pleasure. Sad nights and bitter dreams I must alone bear... A link to this wonderful artists personal Website: http://www.leylagencer.org/en/index.a... Please Enjoy! I send my kind and warm regards,