About
Gillian Zammit began her vocal training in Malta with Antoinette Miggiani and Paul Asciak and went on to study in Italy with Carlo Bergonzi and Victoria de los Angeles.
Gillian is a versatile performer with an operatic repertoire that ranges from Baroque to 20th Century opera. Productions include Semele and The Turn of The Screw , Tales of Hoffmann, Gianni Schicchi and Hansel and Gretel. She is a regular performer at Teatru Manoel, productions there include Rigoletto where she played the role of Gilda for which she received glowing reviews from 'Opera' magazine . Her most recent operatic role was Euridice in the Manoel’s production of Gluck’s opera ‘Orfee’ conducted by Philip Walsh. She has worked with many established artists including Joseph Calleja and Emma Kirkby. Apart from operatic roles, Gillian is also highly regarded as a recital singer with a varied repertoire of Lieder, Spanish and French song and is also a respected exponent of Baroque music having performs regularly with the Valletta International Baroque Ensemble (VIBE) . She recently released her debut solo CD entitled ‘The Love Songs of Paolo Tosti’ with pianist Lucia Micallef and has been signed up by UK record label Claudio Records. Another recent Cd release is ‘Aprile’ recorded under the auspices of the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra. Gillian has performed in Germany, America, UK, France, Armenia and Romania, forthcoming engagements include performances in the USA and UK.