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