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.
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.
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Filmography (Movies)
Under The Piano
Character:Regina Basilio
Release Date:01/10/1996
Il Tabarro & Pagliacci
Character:Giorgetta / Nedda
Release Date:26/09/1994
September Songs: The Music of Kurt Weill
Character:Self
Release Date:25/01/1994
The Seven Deadly Sins
Character:Anna I
Release Date:01/01/1993
The Ghosts of Versailles
Character:Marie Antoinette
Release Date:10/01/1992
Così fan tutte
Character:Despina
Release Date:01/01/1989
Pagliacci
Character:Nedda
Release Date:01/05/1987
Alban Berg - Lulu
Character:Lulu
Release Date:01/01/1986
StrataSphere: Portrait of Teresa Stratas
Character:self
Release Date:01/01/1983
La traviata
Character:Violetta Valery
Release Date:07/10/1982
Cavalleria rusticana
Character:Nedda
Release Date:15/06/1982
Puccini: La bohème
Character:Mimi
Release Date:01/01/1982
Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny
Character:Jenny
Release Date:27/11/1979
Amahl and the Night Visitors
Character:Amahl's Mother
Release Date:24/12/1978
Cavalleria Rusticana/Pagliacci
Character:Nedda
Release Date:05/04/1978
The Bartered Bride - The Met
Character:Marenka
Release Date:01/01/1978
The Emperor of Atlantis
Character:Drummer Girl
Release Date:01/01/1977
Salome
Character:Salome
Release Date:10/04/1974
Der Zarewitsch
Character:Sonja
Release Date:25/04/1973
Paganini
Character:Fürstin Anna Elisa
Release Date:04/01/1973
Giuditta
Character:Giuditta
Release Date:29/10/1970
The Canadians
Character:The White Squaw
Release Date:11/03/1961
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