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BBC Cardiff Singer of the World

2017

The Final

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

The competition reaches its thrilling conclusion as five of the world's most exciting singers compete for the most sought-after title in the operatic world. Petroc Trelawny and American soprano Angel Blue are at St David's Hall to present every note of the Grand Final.

They are joined by two internationally acclaimed stars - lyric soprano Danielle de Niese has performed on stages around the world including Covent Garden and New York's Met, and sung on stage with LL Cool J and on the soundtrack for a Ridley Scott film; and Gerald Finley is an award-winning Canadian baritone who has performed on the world's major opera and concert stages. They're on hand to provide expert analysis of the evening's performances together with Mary King.

At the end of the evening, Patron Dame Kiri Te Kanawa will announce the name of the winner and present the trophy to the BBC Cardiff Singer of the World 2017. The BBC National Orchestra of Wales is conducted by Thomas Sondergard and Tomas Hanus. Show less

Contributors

Presenter:
Petroc Trelawny
Presenter:
Angel Blue
Expert:
Mary King
Conductor:
Tomas Hanus
Series Producer:
Martyn Stevens
Executive Producer:
Gethin Scourfield
Director:
Rhodri Huw
Executive Producer:
Paul Bullock
Production Manager:
Catrin Medi

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