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