Jaakko Ryhänen (born 2 December 1946) is a Finnish opera singer (bass) and voice pedagog.
[1][3] He later studied singing at the Sibelius Academy under Matti Lehtinen and Jolanda di Maria Petris.
[4] Ryhänen toured extensively as a soloist, and made guest appearances at numerous international opera houses, including Vienna, Berlin, London, Paris, Milan, Moscow and New York.
[1] His key roles have included Paavo Ruotsalainen in The Last Temptations, Sarastro in The Magic Flute, and Hunding in Die Walküre.
[1] Ryhänen officially retired at the conclusion of the 2012 Savonlinna Opera Festival, although he has continued performing occasionally since.