Erna Gräsbeck

Erna Gräsbeck (from 1929 Järnefelt; 24 January 1879 — 11 April 1958) was a Finnish operatic soprano, and a key figure in the Finnish opera scene in the early part of the 20th century.

Early life and education Erna Gräsbeck was born in Dünaburg (today's Daugavpils) to colonel Karl Alfred Gräsbeck and Rosalie Sahlstein.

After secondary school, she began her voice training at the Helsinki Music Institute (now part of Sibelius Academy) under Abraham Ojanperä.

She also performed contemporary Finnish music, most notably works by Erkki Melartin, He nevertheless died after only three years, in 1932.