BBC Cardiff Singer of the World 2021: Main Prize Final

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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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Petroc Trelawny

Josie d'Arby

Neal Davies

Roberta Alexander

Aidan Lang

Michael Christie

Andrew Litton

Welsh National Opera Orchestra

Anwen Rees

Paul Bullock

Jenny Dafydd

Rhodri Huw

BBC Cardiff Singer of the World: 2021: Main Prize Final

Main Prize Final

2021

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Five exceptional performers compete for the title of BBC Cardiff Singer of the World 2021.

Petroc Trelawny and Josie d’Arby present full coverage of the final from St David’s Hall, Cardiff, as five exceptional performers compete to become BBC Cardiff Singer of the World 2021. 

After a week of exceptional performances, BBC Cardiff Singer of the World 2021 reaches its climax with the main prize final. In a competition showcasing 16 rising stars from across the world, the winners of the four rounds and one additional wildcard finalist compete for one of the most prestigious titles in opera. 

Petroc Trelawny and Josie d’Arby present full coverage of the final from St David’s Hall, Cardiff, alongside expert guests from the opera world offering their insight on the performances.

The five finalists sing their hearts out in front of a prestigious panel of jurors: Welsh bass-baritone Neal Davies, himself a winner of the 1997 Cardiff Singer of the World Song Prize, acclaimed US soprano Roberta Alexander and, chairing the jury, general director of the Welsh National Opera, Aiden Lang.

The BBC National Orchestra of Wales provide accompaniment conducted by Andrew Litton and Michael Christie. The winning artist will be awarded the title BBC Cardiff Singer of the World 2021.

BBC Cardiff Singer of the World: 2021

Coverage of 2021's international competition for talented young opera and concert singers.

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