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