BBC Cardiff Singer of the World 2023

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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

Rhodri Huw

Jenny Dafydd

Anwen Rees

Fran Kemp

BBC Cardiff Singer of the World: 2023: Round 3

Round 3

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Petroc Trelawny and Josie d’Arby host the third round of the prestigious competition.

Petroc Trelawny and Josie d’Arby host the third round of the prestigious competition as four more of the world’s most talented young singers compete for the biggest prize in opera.

As BBC Cardiff Singer of the World marks its 40th anniversary, four more of the world’s most talented young singers compete for the biggest prize in opera. From South Korea, Sweden, China and South Africa, they hope to impress the judges and make it through to Sunday’s final. 

We hear music by Handel, Wagner, Puccini and Mozart in this penultimate round in the competition. The singers perform with the Welsh National Opera Orchestra conducted by Michael Christie.

Petroc Trelawny and Josie d’Arby bring us coverage of Round 3 from St David’s Hall. They are joined by charismatic British soprano Nadine Benjamin.

BBC Cardiff Singer of the World: 2023

Coverage of 2023's international competition for talented young opera and concert singers.

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