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