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