BBC Cardiff Singer of the World 2023: Grand 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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BBC Cardiff Singer of the World: 2023: Grand Final

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Petroc Trelawny and Josie d’Arby present the final of BBC Cardiff Singer of the World. 

Petroc Trelawny and Josie d’Arby present the final of BBC Cardiff Singer of the World from St David’s Hall. With guests mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton and bass-baritone Neal Davies.

Following a week of remarkable performances, BBC Cardiff Singer of the World reaches its climax with the final from St David’s Hall. Sixteen of the world’s most outstanding young opera singers gathered in the Welsh capital to compete for one of the most prestigious titles in opera. Now, just five remain to sing again.

Petroc Trelawny and Josie d’Arby present full coverage from St David’s Hall where they are joined by guests Jamie Barton, the American mezzo-soprano who won the competition ten years ago, and Neal Davies, the Welsh bass-baritone who won the Song Prize title in 1991.

For the finalists, this is the last chance to impress our panel of judges: Sir Brian McMaster, former director of both Welsh National Opera and the Edinburgh International Festival, acclaimed Argentinian mezzo-soprano Bernarda Fink, Welsh soprano Rosemary Joshua, multi-award-winning composer Errollyn Wallen, and returning as chair of the jury, Aidan Lang, general director of Welsh National Opera.

The finalists perform with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, conducted by Ryan Bancroft and Michael Christie.

At the end of the evening, one singer will be awarded the title BBC Cardiff Singer of the World 2023.

BBC Cardiff Singer of the World: 2023

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

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