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