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