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BBC Cardiff Singer of the World

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International classical singers compete in the world-renowned singing contest.

The best young global talent - aiming to follow in the footsteps of some of the world's greatest classical singers. Who will join the roll of honour and claim the coveted title?

BBC Cardiff Singer of the World: 2011: Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert

BBC Cardiff Singer of the World: 2011: Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert: Part 1

Music: Classical: Opera

Part 1 2011

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Singers from Russia, Bulgaria, Canada, Wales compete at Cardiff Singer of the World 2011.

Donald Macleod and Iain Burnside presents a showcase of the Song Prize at Cardiff Singer of the World 2011, featuring singers from Russia, Bulgaria, Canada and Wales.

Extended coverage of the Cardiff Singer of The World's Song Prize, exclusive to BBC Radio 3. In the first of four lunchtime concerts, singers from Russia, Bulgaria, Canada and Wales battle it out to impress the judges and win a place in the Song Prize Final at the end of the week. Introduced from the New Theatre in Cardiff by Donald Macleod, with comment and a roundup from the competition's Opera Prize from Iain Burnside.

BBC Cardiff Singer of the World: 2011

Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert

Live music and the arts: broadcasts more live music than any other radio network. Classical music is its core. Genres include world and new music, jazz, speech and drama.

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Coverage of 2011's international competition for talented young opera and concert singers.

Highlights from recitals of the Song Prize at the 2011 BBC Cardiff Singer of the World

Donald Macleod introduces highlights from recitals of the Song Prize at the 2011 BBC Cardiff Singer of the World competition. With comment and a round-up from the Opera Prize by Iain Burnside

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