Teresa Stratas
Birthday: 1938-05-26 | Place of Birth: Toronto, Ontario, CanadaTeresa 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
Role
as Regina Basilio
as Marie Antoinette
as Nedda
as Lulu
as Violetta Valery
as Mimi
as Nedda
as Amahl's Mother
as Nedda
as Fürstin Anna Elisa
as Sonja
as The White Squaw
