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