Zinka Milanov: Bellini Norma, Casta Diva

Zinka Milanov (Croatian pronunciation: zîːŋka milǎnɔv) (May 17, 1906 May 30, 1989) was a Croatianborn operatic spinto soprano who had a major career centred on the New York Metropolitan Lyrics English Translation O pure Goddess, who silver These sacred ancient plants, Turn thy beautiful semblance on us Unclouded and Temper, o Goddess, The brave zeal Of the ardent spirits, Scatter on the earth the peace Thou make reign in the