Anna Hagelstam Explained

Anna Emilia Hagelstam (born Silfverberg, 20 November 1883 in Turku-2 May 1946[1] in Helsinki) was a Finnish singer (mezzosopraano) and songwriter.[2] She held her first concert in Helsinki in 1911. In particular, she introduced French songwriting and Sibelius,[3] whose songs she performed with.[4]

She was married to writer Wentzel Hagelstam.[3]

Notes and References

  1. http://fi.wikisource.org/wiki/Kuka_kukin_oli:_H Wikiaineisto: Kuka kukin oli.
  2. Otavan Iso Musiikkitietosanakirja 2, s. 485. Helsinki 1977.
  3. Otavan Iso tietosanakirja, osa 3, p. Otava 1968.
  4. http://www.sibelius.fi/suomi/musiikki/laulut_7.htm Sibelius.fi.