About

Known credits:
22
Birthday:
1938-05-26
Place of birth:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Website:
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Teresa Stratas

Overview

Teresa Stratas, born in Toronto's Cabbagetown, started her musical journey singing Greek songs in her parents' restaurant. Her talent led to radio performances and a Royal Conservatory scholarship. At 20, she debuted in La Bohème at the Toronto Opera Festival and became a renowned figure at the Metropolitan Opera, captivating audiences globally. Notably, she made history performing dual lead soprano roles at the Met in 1995. Her illustrious career includes performances at prestigious opera houses worldwide. Stratas notably sang the title role in the premiere of Alban Berg's Lulu at the Paris Opera in 1979. She's been honoured with the Order of Canada and the Governor General's Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Performing Arts. Stratas holds five honorary degrees and is known for her vibrant personality, disdain for snobbery, and her eight-year involvement with conductor Zubin Mehta. Her passion for life is evident in her zest for both its joys and complexities.

Known for

Acting
1996 Under The Piano Actor Regina Basilio 58
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1994 Il Tabarro & Pagliacci Actor Giorgetta / Nedda 59
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1994 September Songs: The Music of Kurt Weill Actor Self N/A
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1993 The Seven Deadly Sins Actor Anna I N/A
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1992 The Ghosts of Versailles Actor Marie Antoinette N/A
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1989 Così fan tutte Actor Despina N/A
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1987 Pagliacci Actor Nedda 58
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1986 Alban Berg - Lulu Actor Lulu N/A
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1982 La traviata Actor Violetta Valery 59
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1982 Cavalleria rusticana Actor Nedda N/A
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1982 Puccini: La Boheme Actor Mimi N/A
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1979 Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny Actor Jenny N/A
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1978 Amahl and the Night Visitors Actor Amahl's Mother N/A
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1978 Cavalleria Rusticana/Pagliacci Actor Nedda 59
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1978 The Bartered Bride - The Met Actor Marenka N/A
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1977 The Emperor of Atlantis Actor Drummer Girl N/A
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1974 Salome Actor Salome N/A
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1973 Der Zarewitsch Actor Sonja 59
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1973 Paganini Actor Fürstin Anna Elisa 59
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1970 Giuditta Actor Giuditta 58
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1961 The Canadians Actor The White Squaw 58
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Sound
1989 The Blasphemers' Banquet Sound Songs N/A
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