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