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Teresa Stratas

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Teresa Stratas

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Also known as Anastasia Stratakis, Teresa Anastasia Strataki Stratas

Greek-Canadian-American singer (born 1938)

Film & TV

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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…

Known for

  • Under The Piano — Regina Basilio1996
  • September Songs: The Music of Kurt Weill — Self1994
  • Il Tabarro & Pagliacci — Giorgetta / Nedda1994
  • The Seven Deadly Sins — Anna I1993
  • The Ghosts of Versailles — Marie Antoinette1992
  • Così fan tutte — Despina1989
  • Pagliacci — Nedda1987
  • Alban Berg - Lulu — Lulu1986
  • StrataSphere: Portrait of Teresa Stratas — self1983
  • La traviata — Violetta Valery1982

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Anastasia
Gender
female
Citizenship
Greece
Place of birth
Toronto
Occupation
stage actor
Languages spoken
English language
Native language
English language
Genre
opera
Instrument
voice
Image
Teresa Stratas, opera singer (cropped).jpg
Voice type
soprano
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date of birth
1938-05-26
influenced by
Mother Teresa
start of work period
1951-00-00
Commons category
Teresa Stratas
writing language
Greek
birth name
Αναστασία Στρατάκη
significant person
Joseph Glasco
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