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