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