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