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