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