List of Finnish operatic sopranos

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
 * Emmy Achté (1859–1924), mezzo-soprano, first prima donna of the Finnish Opera from 1873 to 1878, thereafter voice teacher
 * Alexandra Ahnger (1859–1940), mezzo-soprano with the Finnish Opera, soloist, voice teacher

B

 * Ida Basilier-Magelssen (1846–1928), soprano in concerts and opera, active in the Royal Swedish Opera and the Finnish Theatre



E

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

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
 * Elin Fohström (1868–1949), soprano, performed in Finland, Russia, the Baltic countries, Germany and Italy until 1897, thereafter voice teacher in Helsinki

G

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

H

 * Katherine Haataja (born 1969), mezzo-soprano, formerly active in opera houses across Europe, now supports young singers though Operosa
 * Anna Hagelstam (1883–1946), mezzo.soprano opera singer and song writer



I

 * Soile Isokoski (born 1957), lyric soprano in opera and concerts, performances across Europe and North America

J

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

K

 * Anu Komsi (born 1967), soprano performing in opera houses across Germany, international soloist with major orchestras



L

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



M

 * Karita Mattila (born 1960), celebrated international operatic soprano, active mainly in Finland, Germany and the United States
 * Johanna Nurmimaa (born 1962), actress and soprano singer, soubrette and light lyric opera roles

N

 * Camilla Nylund (born 1968), dramatic lyric soprano performing mainly in German opera houses

P

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

R

 * Aulikki Rautawaara (1906–1990), soprano, remembered for singing works by Grieg and Sibelius, performed at Glyndebourne and in Europe's major opera houses
 * 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



S

 * Johanna von Schoultz (1813–1863), soprano, performed at opera houses in Italy and at the Italian Opera in Paris

T

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

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

V

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