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