Background
STRATAS, Teresa was born on May 26, 1938 in Toronto, Ontario. Daughter of Emmanuel Stratas and Argero Stratakis.
STRATAS, Teresa was born on May 26, 1938 in Toronto, Ontario. Daughter of Emmanuel Stratas and Argero Stratakis.
Studied with Irene Jessner, 1959. Graduate, University Toronto, 1959. Doctor of Laws (honorary), McMaster University, 1986.
Doctor of Laws (honorary), University Toronto, 1994. Degree (honorary), Juilliard School Music, 1995. Degree (honorary), Eastman School Music, 1998.
Degree (honorary), University Rochester, 1998.
Began singing career in nightclubs in Toronto. Debut at Toronto Opera Festival 1958. Noted opera performances at Metropolitan Opera, New York include Berg"s Lulu and Jenny in Brecht and Weill"s Mahagonny.
Appeared as Violetta in Zeffirelli’s film of Louisiana Traviata 1983.
Appeared in Broadway musical Rags 1986. Doctor of Laws honorary degree (McMaster University) 1986.
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