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