Soprano · 1906 - 1989
Zinka Milanov
Live Albums
- Noreen Berry, Zinka Milanov, Rhydderch Davies, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Sir Alexander Gibson, Ronald Lewis, Franco Corelli, Chorus of the Royal Opera House, Michael Langdon, Giangiacomo Guelfi, David Tree, Forbes Robinson
Compilations
- Ettore Panizza, Jussi Björling, Zinka Milanov, The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Alexander Sved, Bruna Castagna, Stella Andreva
- Jussi Björling, RCA Victor Symphony Orchestra, Robert Merrill, Paul Franke, Jonel Perlea, Leonard Warren, Gaetano Merola, Renato Cellini, Victoria de los Ángeles, Zinka Milanov, San Francisco Opera Orchestra, Anna-Lisa Björling, Orchestra of the Rome Opera House
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.