BBC Cardiff Singer of the World
St David's Hall

BBC Cardiff Singer of the World 2023 Final

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One of the most prestigious singing competitions in the world, BBC Cardiff Singer of the World celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2023. This biennial competition has launched the careers of some of the biggest opera stars, including Karita Mattila, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Sir Bryn Terfel, Anja Harteros, Jamie Barton, Catriona Morison and 2021 winner, baritone Gihoon Kim. 

Streamed for the first time on OperaVision, the Final includes a programme from 16 singers who have made it through three virtual audition selection stages from nearly 500 applications. In the company of the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, we celebrate the next generation of talent from across the globe.

Singers
Adolfo Corrado
Beomjin Angelo Kim
Beth Taylor
Huhegala
Jessica Robinson
Johanna Wallroth
Julieth Lozano Rolong
Meigui Zhang
Nombulelo Yende
Oğulcan Yilmaz
Simone Mcintosh
Siphokazi Molteno
Sungho Kim
Toni Nežić
Vasyl Solodkyy
William Thomas
Orchestras
BBC National Orchestra of Wales
...
Jury
Aidan Lang
Anna Tilbrook
Bernarda Fink
Errollyn Wallen
John Gilhooly
Rosemary Joshua
Sir Brian McMaster
Dame Kiri Te Kanawa
Conductors
Ryan Bancroft
Pianists
Llŷr Williams
Simon Lepper
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Programme

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