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