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