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