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