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