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