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