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