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BBC Singer of the World - Cardiff


Picture format 16:9 Running time 255 minutes Sound format Stereo Menu languages GB Subtitle languages Documentaries only D/F/ES (PAL) ES (NTSC)

OA 0880 D (PAL) OA 0881 D (NTSC)

'Singer of the World' began in 1983 to celebrate the opening of St David¡¦s Hall in Cardiff.

Watched by eight million viewers worldwide, it is generally regarded as the world's leading vocal competition, having launched a host of stars onto the operatic stage.

Witness the now legendary "Battle of the Baritones" ¡V 1989. It was this year that the 'Song Prize' was introduced. Bryn Terfel was victorious in the Song Prize with Dmitri Hvorostovsky taking the overall Cardiff Singer of the World title.



Enjoy the winning performances of all 10 competition winners
The History of Singer of the World
Performances by all Lieder prize winners
The Battle of the Baritones

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