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