Round 1
The world鈥檚 most prestigious opera singing competition returns to the Welsh capital with 16 promising young performers competing to be the next 麻豆社 Cardiff Singer of the World.
The world鈥檚 most prestigious opera singing competition returns to St David鈥檚 Hall in the Welsh capital, with 16 promising young performers competing to be 麻豆社 Cardiff Singer of the World 2021.
In the opening round, singers from Mongolia, Venezuela, China and Georgia compete for a place in the grand final. To sing again on Saturday, they must first impress this year鈥檚 expert panel of judges 鈥� Welsh baritone Neal Davies, who experienced success in this competition in 1991 as winner of the Song Prize, acclaimed American soprano Roberta Alexander and chair of the jury, Aidan Lang, general director of Welsh National Opera.
Featuring music by Verdi, Rossini, Donizetti and Mozart, the singers are accompanied by the Welsh National Opera Orchestra conducted by Michael Christie.
Music Played
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Debi Makhsoospuri
Dashmesh Teri Quam
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Montserrat Caball茅
O Rendetemi La Speme
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Bellini
I Puritani:O Rendetemi La Speme..Qui La Voce..
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Petroc Trelawny |
| Judge | Neal Davies |
| Judge | Roberta Alexander |
| Judge | Aidan Lang |
| Conductor | Michael Christie |
| Orchestra | Welsh National Opera Orchestra |
| Series Producer | Anwen Rees |
| Executive Producer | Paul Bullock |
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