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