Teresa Stratas

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 is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 24 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Pagliacci (1987), Cavalleria rusticana (1982), Paganini (1973), Das Sonntagskonzert (1969), Così fan tutte (1989), La traviata (1982), The Canadians (1961), The Seven Deadly Sins (1993). The recorded credits span 1961 to 1996, including 23 movies and 1 TV show.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.