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