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