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