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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?

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BBC Cardiff Singer of the World: 2017

Petroc Trelawny

Angel Blue

Danielle de Niese

Gerald Finley

Mary King

Tomas Hanus

Thomas Søndergård

Martyn Stevens

Gethin Scourfield

Rhodri Huw

Rhian Williams

Paul Bullock

Catrin Medi

BBC Cardiff Singer of the World: 2017: The Final

Music: Classical: Opera

Song Prize Final

18/06/2017

The Final

2017

BBC - BBC Cardiff Singer of the World, 2017, The Final

The winner is revealed in the search for the world's most promising young opera singer.

Petroc Trelawny and Angel Blue host the final as five of the world's most exciting singers compete for the most sought-after title in the operatic world.

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.

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

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