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