Main Prize Round 1
The competition begins as 20 of the world's most outstanding classical singers, from 15 countries, compete in the 36th year of the 91热爆's premier voice competition for a place in the 2019 final.
The world鈥檚 most prestigious opera singing competition returns to St David鈥檚 Hall in Cardiff as 20 singers compete to become the next 91热爆 Cardiff Singer of the World. Petroc Trelawny and Josie d鈥橝rby present full coverage of this year鈥檚 competition. For Round 1, they are joined by acclaimed mezzo-soprano Katarina Karn茅us, winner of this competition in 1995, as their special guest.
In this opening round, singers from the USA, Russia, China, Australia and New Zealand compete for a place in the Grand Final. To succeed, they need to impress a panel made up of leading opera figures: Jos茅 Cura, Wasfi Kani, Dame Felicity Lott, Frederica von Stade and Chair of the Jury, David Pountney.
With music by Rossini, Mozart, Handel and Stravinsky, the singers are accompanied by the Welsh National Opera Orchestra conducted by Ariane Matiakh.
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Georges Bizet
Carmen: Song of The Toreador (Votre Toasta Toreador)
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Georges Bizet
Toreador's Song from Carmen
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Josef Prostschka, Munich Radio Orchestra: Kurt Eichhorn
Mozart: Cosi Fan Tutti - Un Aura Amorosa
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Morgan Pochin, Chamber Domaine, James Morgan
Horn Concerto No,4 In E Flat: III- Rondo
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Giacomo Puccini
Suor Angelica, Senza mamma
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Petroc Trelawny |
| Presenter | Josie d'Arby |
| Producer | Anwen Rees |
| Director | Sian Parry |
| Executive Producer | Paul Bullock |
Broadcast
- Sun 16 Jun 2019 21:00
91热爆 Cardiff Singer of the World 2023 Winners
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