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