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