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