Monique Klongtruadroke's Profile

Background:

I am a professional opera singer of Italian/Thai descent, with an international career spanning four continents. I’m a top graduate from the “Conservatorio di Musica Benedetto Marcello” in Venezia, Italy. I was appointed to sing for the King of Thailand and in several Royal Command Performances. I also created major roles in various opera World Premieres in Australia and Thailand, and was praised by Opera UK magazine for singing the famous “two showpiece arias with apparently effortless ease” as Queen of the Night in Mozart’s “The Magic Flute”. I have an extensive teaching experience of over 10 years, having taught Classical Voice and Italian Diction in Thailand’s top universities and international schools, also conducting lectures, workshops and masterclasses on Italian language and Opera singing. Currently based in London, I often have collaborations both as performer and as Italian Language Coach with Barefoot Opera, of which I also am an associate artist, and Longborough Festival Opera. I divide my performing and teaching activity between UK, Thailand, Italy, and now online too. I am passionate about the process of unfolding the student’s unique voice and the blossoming of talent, either professionally or for pure enjoyment. I teach classical singing from beginner up to a professional level, with an emphasis not only on technique, but also on repertoire, stage presence, clear diction (expertise in Italian, Latin, English, French) as a means to enhance expression, musicality and projection. But I also work with students who sing music theater, crossover, pop and other genres, as I believe that a solid basic technique founded in the principles of classical singing can be very beneficial also in other styles. Therefore I welcome students of all ages, backgrounds and singing styles. I also have experience in preparing students for ABRSM Singing Exams for Grades 1-8. Last but not least, I have the same enthusiasm for students who want to experience the freedom of healthy singing without necessarily pursuing a profession, and who want to benefit physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually from the many positive aspects that singing produces in all of us as human beings.