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