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