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