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