Emmy Achté
Emmy Achté  | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | 14 November 1850 Oulu  | 
| Died | 2 December 1924 (aged 74) Helsinki  | 
| Genres | opera | 
| Instrument | mezzo-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.