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