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