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