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