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