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