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