Alfons Almi

Alfons Almi (né Alm, until 1935;[2] 20 August 1904 — 22 February 1991)[1] was a Finnish opera singer and administrator.

[7] Outside of the National Opera, Almi served in administrative and leadership positions at numerous cultural and public organisations.

[4][2] In 1983, Almi was awarded the annual Eskon Puumerkki prize by the Aleksis Kiven Seura [fi].

[8][4][2] Almi served as a junior officer in the Continuation War meritoriously,[8] and was decorated with multiple medals.

[4] His daughter, Heidi, from his second marriage, works in a management role at the National Opera and Ballet, following in her parents' footsteps.

The Finnish National Opera's new home, which Almi was instrumental in developing.