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