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.
1996
as Regina Basilio
1994
as Giorgetta / Nedda
1994
as Self
1993
as Anna I
1992
as Marie Antoinette
1989
as Despina
1987
as Nedda
1986
as Lulu
1982
as Violetta Valery
1982
as Nedda
1982
as Mimi
1979
as Jenny
1978
as Amahl's Mother
1978
as Nedda
1978
as Marenka
1977
as Drummer Girl
1974
as Salome
1973
as Sonja
1973
as Fürstin Anna Elisa
1970
as Giuditta
1969
as Self
1961
as The White Squaw