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