ACKTÉ, AINO (, Helsinki–, Nummela), a soprano, one of the most celebrated opera stars of her time, a pioneer of the Finnish opera, and voice teacher, daughter of opera singers Emmy and Lorenz Achté, sister of alto opera singer Irma Achté Tervani. Ackté changed the spelling of her surname after studies in France where a teacher constantly asked her, Mademoiselle, êtes-vous déjà achetée?
(Mademoiselle, have you already been purchased?)
She began her training with her mother,...