Born and raised in Tuscany and currently based in London, Victoria Armillotta

is a British-Italian soprano and a recent awardee of the International Opera

Awards. Victoria graduated from the Royal Academy of Music (MA Distinction)

studying with Nuccia Focile and is also a First-Class graduate of the Royal

Northern College of Music (BMus Hons).

Naturally, she has a particular affinity for Italian operatic repertoire, drawn by

the immediate visceral connection this music evokes. Victoria has interpreted

several significant soprano roles nationally and internationally: most recently

to acclaim the title role in Puccini’s Madama Butterfly. Her notable

performances have ranged from the Royal Albert Hall and Smith Square Hall in

London to Blenheim Palace, Olavinlinna Castle, Finland, to Theater im Delphi,

Berlin, and as a live soloist on Rai Radio 3, Rome.

Alongside performing, Victoria taught singing at Kings College London shortly

after gaining a Licentiate of the Royal Academy of Music (LRAM) certificate in

Vocal teaching. Currently she teaches singing from her home studio in person

and online. She particularly enjoys the challenge of a constantly changing

instrument: the voice, and welcomes students of all abilities and musical

aspirations.

In her teaching practice she incorporates various fundamental aspects: vocal

technique, suitable repertoire with an emphasis on accurate and idiomatic

diction, a strong awareness and exploration of posture derived from Alexander

Technique and Pilates, interpretation, strategic practice and learning

techniques, audition technique. Her work also extends to Italian diction

coaching as well as an in-depth knowledge of all the standard European

operatic languages.

Fostering a trusting, safe and collaborative relationship with her students is

essential for all the above to happen. Bringing out the uniqueness of each

voice and seeing students' confidence and enjoyment increase - no matter

where they started - is what fuels her to carry on with this work.