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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

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Regina Basilio

Under The Piano

1996

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Giorgetta / Nedda

Il Tabarro & Pagliacci

1994

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Self

September Songs: The Music of Kurt Weill

1994

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Anna I

The Seven Deadly Sins

1993

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Marie Antoinette

The Ghosts of Versailles

1992

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Despina

Così fan tutte

1989

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Nedda

Pagliacci

1987

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Lulu

Alban Berg - Lulu

1986

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self

StrataSphere: Portrait of Teresa Stratas

1983

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Violetta Valery

La traviata

1982

Credits

Under The Piano

as Regina Basilio

1996

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Il Tabarro & Pagliacci

as Giorgetta / Nedda

1994

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September Songs: The Music of Kurt Weill

as Self

1994

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The Seven Deadly Sins

as Anna I

1993

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The Ghosts of Versailles

as Marie Antoinette

1992

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Così fan tutte

as Despina

1989

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Pagliacci

as Nedda

1987

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Alban Berg - Lulu

as Lulu

1986

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StrataSphere: Portrait of Teresa Stratas

as self

1983

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La traviata

as Violetta Valery

1982

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Cavalleria rusticana

as Nedda

1982

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Puccini: La bohème

as Mimi

1982

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Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny

as Jenny

1979

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Amahl and the Night Visitors

as Amahl's Mother

1978

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Cavalleria Rusticana/Pagliacci

as Nedda

1978

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The Bartered Bride - The Met

as Marenka

1978

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The Emperor of Atlantis

as Drummer Girl

1977

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Salome

as Salome

1974

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Der Zarewitsch

as Sonja

1973

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Paganini

as Fürstin Anna Elisa

1973

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Giuditta

as Giuditta

1970

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Das Sonntagskonzert

as Self

1969

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The Canadians

as The White Squaw

1961

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