Emmy Achté

Emmy Achté
Background information
Born(1850-11-14)14 November 1850
Oulu
Died2 December 1924(1924-12-02) (aged 74)
Helsinki
Genresopera
Instrumentmezzo-soprano

Emmy Charlotta Achté née Strömer (14 November 1850 – 2 December 1924) was an operatic mezzo-soprano, the first prima donna of the Finnish Opera. She performed in Helsinki from 1873 to 1879, excelling in dramatic roles. She was also a voice teacher for over 40 years, starting an opera class at the Helsinki Institute of Music.