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