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