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