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]
Alma Fohström
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 songwriter[12]
Camilla Nylund
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]
Monica Groop
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]
Anita-Valkki
M
Karita Mattila (born 1960), celebrated international operatic soprano, active mainly in Finland, Germany and the United States[19]
N
Camilla Nylund (born 1968), dramatic lyric soprano performing mainly in German opera houses[20]
P
Lilli Paasikivi (born 1965), mezzo-soprano, international opera singer and soloist, artistic director of the Finnish National Opera[21]
R
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
Johanna von Schoultz (1813–1863), soprano, performed at opera houses in Italy and at the Italian Opera in Paris[24]
T
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
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
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]
^Hillili, Ruth-Esther (1997). Liljegren, Sofia Ulrika. Historical Dictionary of the Music and Musicians of Finland. p. 220. ISBN0-313-27728-1. Retrieved 11 December 2022.
^"Lund, Tamara" (in Swedish). Uppslagsverket Finland. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
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