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