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Some of the world's most outstanding young classical singers compete at St David's Hall for the BBC Cardiff Singer of the World Song Prize Trophy.

Petroc Trelawny and Josie d’Arby host the first of two finals taking place in Cardiff this week. The Song Prize was first won by legendary Welsh baritone Bryn Terfel when it was introduced thirty years ago in 1989. For this final, the orchestra has been replaced by a piano as five singers aim to impress the expert panel of judges in the intimate and demanding discipline of ‘art song’ or lieder. On hand to discuss their performances is Welsh bass-baritone Neal Davies who won the prize in 1991 and leading vocal coach Mary King.

1 hour, 59 minutes

Music Played

  • Until June

    The Man Who Lost His Soul

  • Arthur Fiedler, Boston Pops Orchestra

    Les Patineurs, Op. 183

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Petroc Trelawny
Presenter Josie d'Arby
Producer Anwen Rees
Producer Chris Howells
Executive Producer Paul Bullock
Director Kerry Clark

Broadcast

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