Pia Ravenna [SEP] voice type
Pia Ravenna
Pia Ravenna (born Hjördis Sophie Tilgmann; 25 October 1894 — 19 October 1964) was a celebrated Finnish coloratura soprano who specialized in operatic works and was known as "the Nightingale of Finland". Her artist name, Pia Ravenna, was based on her nickname "Pian" and Ravenna was found on the map of Italy.
Overview.
Pia Ravenna had her debut in 1913 at the age of eighteen, and she gave her farewell concert in 1951. According to her own books, the coloratura
the couple founded a private singing school, Studio Ravenna-Costa, where they both taught. Pia Ravenna also taught at the Helsinki Music Institute. The longest engagement was at the Finnish National Opera from 1928 to 1940. At this Opera Pia Ravenna appeared in standard repertoire. Frequently she sang in "Il Pagliacci", "Carmen" and "Die Zauberflöte". She performed with many guest artists her favorite was the Scottish Joseph Hislop. She appeared also in operettas in "Madame Pompadour" in 1928 and in the "