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