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