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Aino Ackté in Wagner's Tannhäuser

This is a list of operatic sopranos and mezzo-sopranos who were born in Finland or whose work is closely associated with that country.

This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by adding missing items with reliable sources.

A

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  • Aino Ackté (1878–1944), celebrated international soprano, performed at the Paris Opera, Metropolitan Opera and Covent Garden, co-founder of the Finnish Opera[1]
  • Emmy Achté (1859–1924), mezzo-soprano, first prima donna of the Finnish Opera from 1873 to 1878, thereafter voice teacher[2]
  • Alexandra Ahnger (1859–1940), mezzo-soprano with the Finnish Opera, soloist, voice teacher[3]

B

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  • Ida Basilier-Magelssen (1846–1928), soprano in concerts and opera, active in the Royal Swedish Opera and the Finnish Theatre[4]
Alma Fohström

E

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  • Maaria Eira (1924–1999), soprano performing in Italian opera and in musical films, later opera director[5]
  • Emma Engdahl-Jägerskiöld (1852–1930), soprano active in opera at Helsinki's Swedish Theatre, also sang in Stockholm and Oslo[6]

F

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  • Alma Fohström (1856–1936), popular operatic soprano, performing leading roles in opera houses around the world, including the Metropolitan Opera and the Bolshoi Theatre[7]
  • Elin Fohström (1868–1949), soprano, performed in Finland, Russia, the Baltic countries, Germany and Italy until 1897, thereafter voice teacher in Helsinki[8]

G

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  • Hanna Granfelt (1884–1952), soprano, successful in the early 20th century in Germany and later at the Finnish National Opera working with Sibelius[9]
  • Monica Groop (born 1958), mezzo-soprano with the Finnish National Opera, guest in Los Angeles, Paris, London and Salzburg[10]

H

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  • Katherine Haataja (born 1969), mezzo-soprano, formerly active in opera houses across Europe, now supports young singers though Operosa[11]
  • Anna Hagelstam (1883–1946), mezzo.soprano opera singer and songwriter[12]
Camilla Nylund

I

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  • Soile Isokoski (born 1957), lyric soprano in opera and concerts, performances across Europe and North America[13]

J

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  • Maikki Järnefelt (1871–1929), soprano remembered for her Wagnerian opera roles in Germany and Sweden and as a lied singer[14]
  • Helena Juntunen (born 1976), soprano with the Finnish National Opera, international soloist[15]

K

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  • Anu Komsi (born 1967), soprano performing in opera houses across Germany, international soloist with major orchestras[16]
Monica Groop

L

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  • Sofia Liljegren (1765–1795), Finnish-Swedish soprano who was a popular performer at the Royal Swedish Opera in the 1780s[17]
  • Tamara Lund (1941–2005), soprano, performed at the Finnish National Opera and at the Staatstheater in Munich[18]
Anita-Valkki

M

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  • Karita Mattila (born 1960), celebrated international operatic soprano, active mainly in Finland, Germany and the United States[19]

N

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  • Camilla Nylund (born 1968), dramatic lyric soprano performing mainly in German opera houses[20]

P

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  • Lilli Paasikivi (born 1965), mezzo-soprano, international opera singer and soloist, artistic director of the Finnish National Opera[21]

R

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  • Aulikki Rautawaara (1906–1990), soprano, remembered for singing works by Grieg and Sibelius, performed at Glyndebourne and in Europe's major opera houses[22]
  • Pia Ravenna (1894–1964), celebrated coloratura soprano, performed at the Finnish National Opera in 32 operas and operettas, also in Monte Carlo, Egypt and Italy[23]
Irma Tervani

S

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T

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  • Tuuli Takala (born 1987), classical singer and operatic soprano, active in Finland and in many of Europe's leading opera houses[25]
  • Irma Tervani (1887–1936), mezzo-soprano with the Finnish Opera and the Dresden Royal Opera[26]

U

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  • Irma Urrila (born 1943), soprano, performed mainly in Helsinki, Oslo and Stockholm, known for her role as Pamina in Ingmar Bergman's film of Mozart's The Magic Flute[27]

V

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  • Taru Valjakka (born 1938), soprano, performed leading roles in the Finnish National Opera in the 1970s, also lied recitalist[28]
  • Anita Välkki (1926–2011), dramatic soprano, international career in major roles at leading opera houses, voice teacher from 1982[29]

References

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  1. ^ Suhonen, Pekka (29 July 2016). "Ackté, Aino (1876 - 1944)". Kansallisbiografia (in Finnish). Archived from the original on 2017-08-05. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
  2. ^ "Emmy Charlotta Achté". Encyclopedia - The Free Dictionary. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
  3. ^ "Alexandra Ahnger (1859-1940)" (in Finnish). Yle. Retrieved 16 December 2022.
  4. ^ Løkken, Hans Olaf. "Ida Basilier Magelssen" (PDF) (in Norwegian). Historiefortelleren fra Værnes. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
  5. ^ "Maaria Eira". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 15 December 2022. Retrieved 15 March 2021.
  6. ^ Hällsten, Annika. "Emma Engdahl var en av Finlands stora operastjärnor men slutade sjunga när hon blev herrgårdsfru". www.hbl.fi (in Swedish). Retrieved 16 December 2022.
  7. ^ Haarmann, Harald (2016). Modern Finland: Portrait of a Flourishing Society. McFarland. pp. 194–. ISBN 978-1-4766-6202-2.
  8. ^ Hillila, Ruth-Esther; Hong, Barbara Blanchard (1997). Historical Dictionary of the Music and Musicians of Finland. Greenwood Publishing Group. ISBN 978-0-313-27728-3.
  9. ^ Karl-Josef Kutsch; Leo Riemens (22 February 2012). Granfelt, Hanna in Großes Sängerlexikon (in German). Walter de Gruyter. pp. 1808–. ISBN 978-3-598-44088-5.
  10. ^ Oron, Aryeh (2001). "Monica Groop (Mezzo-soprano)". Bach Cantatas. Retrieved 16 December 2022.
  11. ^ "Katherine Haataja". mt: mne-today. Retrieved 16 December 2022.
  12. ^ Hagelstam, Anna (1883–1946) in Otavan Iso Musiikkitietosanakirja 2. Otava, Helsinki. 1977. p. 485. ISBN 951-1-04191-6.
  13. ^ Kutsch, Karl-Josef; Riemens, Leo (2012). Isokoski, Soile in Großes Sängerlexikon, Volume 4 (in German). de Gruyter. p. 2203. ISBN 9783598440885. Retrieved 15 December 2022.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  14. ^ Kutsch, Karl-Josef; Riemens, Leo (2012). Järnefeldt-Palmgren, Maikki in Großes Sängerlexikon, Volume 4 (in German). de Gruyter. p. 2219. ISBN 9783598440885. Retrieved 15 December 2022.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  15. ^ "Finland: Helena Juntunen". BBC. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
  16. ^ Kutsch, Karl-Josef; Riemens, Leo (2012). Komsi, Anu in Großes Sängerlexikon, Volume 4 (in German). de Gruyter. p. 2452. ISBN 9783598440885. Retrieved 15 December 2022.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  17. ^ Hillili, Ruth-Esther (1997). Liljegren, Sofia Ulrika. Historical Dictionary of the Music and Musicians of Finland. p. 220. ISBN 0-313-27728-1. Retrieved 11 December 2022.
  18. ^ "Lund, Tamara" (in Swedish). Uppslagsverket Finland. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
  19. ^ Kutsch, Karl-Josef; Riemens, Leo (2012). Mattila, Karita in Großes Sängerlexikon, Volume 4 (in German). de Gruyter. p. 2992. ISBN 9783598440885. Retrieved 15 December 2022.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  20. ^ Kutsch, Karl-Josef; Riemens, Leo (2012). Camilla Nylund in Großes Sängerlexikon, Volume 4 (in German). de Gruyter. p. 3408. ISBN 9783598440885. Retrieved 15 December 2022.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  21. ^ ""Lilli Paasikivi practically stole the show. She was well-nigh perfect."". Harrison Parrott. 7 March 2018. Retrieved 16 December 2022.
  22. ^ Kutch, Karl-Josef: Riemens, Leo (2012). Rautawaara, Aulikki in Großes Sängerlexikon, Vol 4 (in German). de Gruyter. p. 2638. ISBN 9783598440885. Retrieved 16 December 2022.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  23. ^ Kutch, Karl-Josef: Riemens, Leo (2012). Ravenna, Pia in Großes Sängerlexikon, Vol 4 (in German). de Gruyter. p. 3852. ISBN 9783598440885. Retrieved 16 December 2022.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  24. ^ Hofberg, Herman (1906). "Schoultz, Johanna Carolina Ulrika in Svenskt biografiskt handlexikon II" (in Swedish). Albert Bonniers Förlag. Retrieved 16 December 2022.
  25. ^ "Tuuli Takala". Hilbert Artists Management. September 2022. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
  26. ^ "Tervani, Irma". Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 16 December 2022.
  27. ^ Kutsch, Karl-Josef; Riemens, Leo (2012). Urrila, Irma in Großes Sängerlexikon, Volume 4 (in German). de Gruyter. p. 4821. ISBN 9783598440885. Retrieved 15 December 2022.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  28. ^ "Taru Valjakka (Soprano)". Bach Cantatas. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
  29. ^ "Opera Singer Anita Välkki Has Died". yle. 28 April 2011. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
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