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