20 Years of BBC Singer of the World in Cardiff

Singer of the World began in 1983 to celebrate the opening of St Davids Hall in Cardiff. Watched by eight million viewers worldwide it is generally regarded as the worlds leading vocal competition having launched a host of stars onto the operatic stage. In 1989 a Song Prize previously the Lieder Prize was introduced the year that featured the legendary 'Battle of the Baritones' with Bryn Terfel winning the Song Prize and Dmitri Hvorostovsky taking the overall Cardiff Singer of the World title. This DVD celebrates the rich harvest of talent in the first 20 years of BBC Singer of the World. DISC 1 Enjoy the full finale performances of all the competition winners including Karita Mattila Dmitri Hvorostovsky and Marius Brenciu. DISC 2 Presents the complete final recitals of the Song Lieder prize winners including the first recipient Bryn Terfel and Marius Brenciu the first to win both prizes!. Extra features include The Battle of the Baritones the dramatic stand off between Bryn Terfel and Dmitri Hvorostovsky in 1989. The History of Singer of the World A lively documentary celebrating the origins joys and woes anecdotes and backgrounds of this famous event including historic material unique highlights and interviews with winners participants producers opera houses and accompanists.

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