List of Finnish operatic sopranos explained
This is a list of operatic sopranos and mezzo-sopranos who were born in Finland or whose work is closely associated with that country.
A
- 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
- Ida Basilier-Magelssen (1846–1928), soprano in concerts and opera, active in the Royal Swedish Opera and the Finnish Theatre[4]
E
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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 song writer[12]
I
- Soile Isokoski (born 1957), lyric soprano in opera and concerts, performances across Europe and North America[13]
J
- 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
- Anu Komsi (born 1967), soprano performing in opera houses across Germany, international soloist with major orchestras[16]
L
- 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]
M
- Karita Mattila (born 1960), celebrated international operatic soprano, active mainly in Finland, Germany and the United States[19]
- Johanna Nurmimaa (born 1962), actress and soprano singer, soubrette and light lyric opera roles[20]
N
- Camilla Nylund (born 1968), dramatic lyric soprano performing mainly in German opera houses[21]
P
- Lilli Paasikivi (born 1965), mezzo-soprano, international opera singer and soloist, artistic director of the Finnish National Opera[22]
R
- Aulikki Rautawaara (1906–1990), soprano, remembered for singing works by Grieg and Sibelius, performed at Glyndebourne and in Europe's major opera houses[23]
- 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[24]
S
T
- Tuuli Takala (born 1987), classical singer and operatic soprano, active in Finland and in many of Europe's leading opera houses[26]
- Irma Tervani (1887–1936), mezzo-soprano with the Finnish Opera and the Dresden Royal Opera[27]
U
- 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[28]
V
- Taru Valjakka (born 1938), soprano, performed leading roles in the Finnish National Opera in the 1970s, also lied recitalist[29]
- Anita Välkki (1926–2011), dramatic soprano, international career in major roles at leading opera houses, voice teacher from 1982[30]
Notes and References
- Web site: Suhonen. Pekka. 29 July 2016. Ackté, Aino (1876 - 1944). live. Kansallisbiografia. 15 December 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20170805140804/http://www.kansallisbiografia.fi/kansallisbiografia/henkilo/1448 . 2017-08-05 . fi.
- Web site: Emmy Charlotta Achté . Encyclopedia - The Free Dictionary. 15 December 2022.
- Web site: Alexandra Ahnger (1859-1940) . Yle . 16 December 2022 . fi.
- Web site: Ida Basilier Magelssen. Løkken, Hans Olaf. Historiefortelleren fra Værnes. 15 December 2022 . Norwegian.
- News: Maaria Eira . 15 March 2021. Helsingin Sanomat. 15 December 2022 . fi.
- Web site: Hällsten. Annika. Emma Engdahl var en av Finlands stora operastjärnor men slutade sjunga när hon blev herrgårdsfru. 16 December 2022. www.hbl.fi. sv.
- Book: Haarmann, Harald. Modern Finland: Portrait of a Flourishing Society. 2016. McFarland. 978-1-4766-6202-2. 194–.
- Book: Hillila. Ruth-Esther. Hong. Barbara Blanchard. Historical Dictionary of the Music and Musicians of Finland. 1997. Greenwood Publishing Group. 978-0-313-27728-3.
- Book: Karl-Josef Kutsch . Leo Riemens . 22 February 2012 . Granfelt, Hanna in Großes Sängerlexikon . Walter de Gruyter . 1808– . de . 978-3-598-44088-5 .
- Web site: Monica Groop (Mezzo-soprano). Bach Cantatas. Oron, Aryeh. 2001. 16 December 2022 .
- Web site: Katherine Haataja. mt: mne-today. 16 December 2022 .
- Book: Hagelstam, Anna (1883–1946) in Otavan Iso Musiikkitietosanakirja 2. 485. Otava, Helsinki. 1977. 951-1-04191-6.
- Book: Isokoski, Soile in Großes Sängerlexikon, Volume 4. de Gruyter. Kutsch, Karl-Josef; Riemens, Leo. 2012. 15 December 2022. 9783598440885. 2203 . de.
- Book: Järnefeldt-Palmgren, Maikki in Großes Sängerlexikon, Volume 4. de Gruyter. Kutsch, Karl-Josef; Riemens, Leo. 2012. 15 December 2022. 9783598440885. 2219 . de.
- Web site: Finland: Helena Juntunen. BBC. 15 December 2022 .
- Book: Komsi, Anu in Großes Sängerlexikon, Volume 4. de Gruyter. Kutsch, Karl-Josef; Riemens, Leo. 2012. 15 December 2022. 9783598440885. 2452 . de.
- Book: Liljegren, Sofia Ulrika . Historical Dictionary of the Music and Musicians of Finland. Hillili, Ruth-Esther. 1997. 11 December 2022. 220. 0-313-27728-1 .
- Web site: Lund, Tamara. Uppslagsverket Finland. 15 December 2022 . sv.
- Book: Mattila, Karita in Großes Sängerlexikon, Volume 4. de Gruyter. Kutsch, Karl-Josef; Riemens, Leo. 2012. 15 December 2022. 9783598440885. 2992 . de.
- Web site: Paula Sievinen (Johanna Nurmimaa). MTV3.fi . https://web.archive.org/web/20080327221109/http://www.mtv3.fi/ohjelmat/salatutelamat2006/henkilot.shtml/mukana?433256 . 2008-03-27 . fi.
- Book: Camilla Nylund in Großes Sängerlexikon, Volume 4. de Gruyter. Kutsch, Karl-Josef; Riemens, Leo. 2012. 15 December 2022. 9783598440885. 3408 . de.
- Web site: "Lilli Paasikivi practically stole the show. She was well-nigh perfect.". 7 March 2018 . Harrison Parrott. 16 December 2022 .
- Book: Rautawaara, Aulikki in Großes Sängerlexikon, Vol 4. de Gruyter. Kutch, Karl-Josef: Riemens, Leo. 2012. 16 December 2022. 2638. 9783598440885 . de.
- Book: Ravenna, Pia in Großes Sängerlexikon, Vol 4. de Gruyter. Kutch, Karl-Josef: Riemens, Leo. 2012. 16 December 2022. 3852. 9783598440885 . de.
- Web site: Schoultz, Johanna Carolina Ulrika in Svenskt biografiskt handlexikon II . Albert Bonniers Förlag. Hofberg, Herman . 1906. 16 December 2022 . sv.
- News: Tuuli Takala. Hilbert Artists Management. September 2022. 15 December 2022 .
- Web site: Tervani, Irma. Encyclopedia.com. 16 December 2022 .
- Book: Urrila, Irma in Großes Sängerlexikon, Volume 4. de Gruyter. Kutsch, Karl-Josef; Riemens, Leo. 2012. 15 December 2022. 9783598440885. 4821 . de.
- Web site: Taru Valjakka (Soprano). Bach Cantatas. 15 December 2022 .
- Web site: Opera Singer Anita Välkki Has Died. yle. 28 April 2011. 15 December 2022 .