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