About Maikki Järnefelt
Lived 1871 – 1929 (aged 57). Maikki Järnefelt was a Finnish opera singer.
Maria 'Maikki' Järnefelt-Palmgren ( Pakarinen; 1871—1929) was an internationally-recognised Finnish operatic soprano and singing pedagogue, who toured extensively around Europe. She is especially known as a Wagnerian and Lied singer. Both her husbands were also effectively her agents and managers.
She studied in Germany under , a renowned singing coach and personal friend of Richard Wagner.
Järnefelt-Palmgren died relatively young, at 57: she suffered a stroke during the dress rehearsal of her husband's cantata, Turun Lilja, and died in hospital shortly afterwards.
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Who was Maikki Järnefelt?
Finnish opera singer (1871-1929)
When was Maikki Järnefelt born?
Maikki Järnefelt was born on 26 August 1871 in Joensuu.
When did Maikki Järnefelt die?
Maikki Järnefelt died on 4 July 1929 in Turku.
What was Maikki Järnefelt's occupation?
Maikki Järnefelt was an opera singer.
What nationality was Maikki Järnefelt?
Maikki Järnefelt was Finnish.
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