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