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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: 2017

Tim Rhys-Evans

Josie d'Arby

Elin Manahan Thomas

Rosemary Joshua

Anwen Rees

Matthew Woodward

BBC Cardiff Singer of the World: 2017: Round 1 Highlights

Music: Classical: Opera

Round 2 Highlights

12/06/2017

Round 1 Highlights

2017

BBC - BBC Cardiff Singer of the World, 2017, Round 1 Highlights

Highlights from the opening round of the 2017 BBC Cardiff Singer of the World.

Tim Rhys-Evans presents highlights from the opening round of the 2017 BBC Cardiff Singer of the World. Plus Josie D'Arby with news from behind the scenes of the competition.

The world's most prestigious opera singing competition returns to St David's Hall in Cardiff as 20 singers compete to become the next BBC Cardiff Singer of the World.

Tim Rhys-Evans presents highlights of the opening round, with Josie D'Arby on hand to provide all the competition news.

Welsh soprano Elin Manahan Thomas and Cardiff-born Rosemary Joshua will provide expert insight as singers from Italy, Russia, the USA, Norway and Mongolia battle it out for a place in the grand final.

Internationally revered singing competition, BBC Cardiff Singer of the World 2017.

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