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