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