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