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