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