Soprano · 1906 - 1989
Zinka Milanov
Live Albums
- David Tree, Noreen Berry, Forbes Robinson, Zinka Milanov, Franco Corelli, Chorus of the Royal Opera House, Sir Alexander Gibson, Rhydderch Davies, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Michael Langdon, Giangiacomo Guelfi, Ronald Lewis
Compilations
- Zinka Milanov, The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Stella Andreva, Jussi Björling, Ettore Panizza, Bruna Castagna, Alexander Sved
- Leonard Warren, Robert Merrill, San Francisco Opera Orchestra, Zinka Milanov, Anna-Lisa Björling, Gaetano Merola, Renato Cellini, Victoria de los Ángeles, RCA Victor Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra of the Rome Opera House, Jussi Björling, Paul Franke, Jonel Perlea
Biography
Zinka Milanov was a Croatian soprano who was one of the most famous personalities in opera throughout her career. Specializing in the "spinto" repertoire of Verdi, Puccini, and Bellini, her voice was often described as being powerful and lush with translucent beauty.