The world's most prestigious opera singing competition returns to the Welsh capital with 16 promising young performers competing to be the next BBC Cardiff Singer of the World.
The world's most prestigious opera singing competition returns to the Welsh capital with 16 promising young performers competing to be the next BBC Cardiff Singer of the World.
Singers from the USA, Russia, South Korea and Austria compete to impress the judges for a place in the final. And counter-tenor Iestyn Davies gives his thoughts on each of the night's performances.
Singers from the USA, Russia, South Korea and Austria compete to impress the judges for a place in the final. And counter-tenor Iestyn Davies gives his thoughts on each of the night's performances.
As the 20th edition of BBC Cardiff Singer of the World draws to a close, Josie d’Arby and Tim Rhys-Evans present highlights of a magical week of music-making from the Welsh capital. .. show full overview
As the 20th edition of BBC Cardiff Singer of the World draws to a close, Josie d’Arby and Tim Rhys-Evans present highlights of a magical week of music-making from the Welsh capital. Sixteen of the best young opera singers from across the globe arrived in Cardiff with hopes and dreams of winning this coveted title.
As well as bringing you the most thrilling musical moments from the competition so far, we look forward to the Main Prize Final. With exclusive backstage access to the week’s concerts, including interviews with the singers, conductors and jurors. We also hear from the experts, getting their insight on the performances as they consider who are the rising stars of the opera world.
The judges have selected the five singers to compete for the most coveted prize in the opera world. This programme asks the question, Who will be the next BBC Cardiff Singer of the World 2021?