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0:00:38 > 0:00:41- For seven days in mid-June...
0:00:41 > 0:00:44- ..the sound of opera music - fills our capital...
0:00:45 > 0:00:48- ..as the most talented young - singers on the planet...
0:00:48 > 0:00:50- ..sing their best.
0:00:52 > 0:00:55- This is the dream - - to win this special trophy.
0:00:55 > 0:00:58- Here's how the week looks -
0:00:58 > 0:01:01- 20 singers from all over the world, - four concerts...
0:01:01 > 0:01:05- ..four winners plus a wild card - of the judges' choice...
0:01:05 > 0:01:07- ..will compete in the final.
0:01:07 > 0:01:11- Every one of them will have their - eye on this special prize...
0:01:11 > 0:01:15- ..as well as the Cardiff Singer - of the World 2017 title.
0:01:18 > 0:01:21- Guiding us through the highlights - are the following four -
0:01:22 > 0:01:25- This competition has an - international profile...
0:01:25 > 0:01:28- ..when all eyes turn to Wales - and Cardiff.
0:01:29 > 0:01:33- This is an incredible platform - for these young singers.
0:01:33 > 0:01:37- It's an opportunity for them to - show their talents and strengths...
0:01:37 > 0:01:39- ..to casting directors...
0:01:39 > 0:01:42- ..and to attract the world's - largest opera houses.
0:01:43 > 0:01:45- When you think of our - national anthem...
0:01:45 > 0:01:48- .."the land of poets and singers".
0:01:48 > 0:01:50- It says it on the tin.
0:01:51 > 0:01:55- Just look at the judges - we get every year.
0:01:55 > 0:02:00- The biggest names in opera - come to Cardiff...
0:02:00 > 0:02:03- ..because they believe - this competition...
0:02:04 > 0:02:05- ..is the best in the world.
0:02:06 > 0:02:08- This is the World Cup for singers.
0:02:08 > 0:02:12- It's fantastic that we can hold it - in Cardiff...
0:02:12 > 0:02:15- ..and we feel that thrill - in the city.
0:02:16 > 0:02:20- This is the pinnacle for those who - want to make this their profession.
0:02:20 > 0:02:25- They all come here to Wales to - compete and they all want to win.
0:02:26 > 0:02:30- It's exciting to open the programme - to find out who's here.
0:02:30 > 0:02:33- Is China here? Is South Korea here? - Who's from America?
0:02:33 > 0:02:37- This year, just like every other, - we haven't been disappointed.
0:02:37 > 0:02:41- We've got the best voices and there - will be fantastic performances.
0:02:46 > 0:02:51- Monday night, the first round with - five singers from around the world.
0:02:52 > 0:02:55- Russia, Norway, Mongolia, Italy - and America are all represented.
0:02:59 > 0:03:03- The BBC National Orchestra of Wales - step onto the stage.
0:03:03 > 0:03:05- Meilyr Hughes is among them.
0:03:05 > 0:03:10- Conductor, Thomas Sondergard, is - ready for the week's first night.
0:03:10 > 0:03:13- But one man made the headlines - on Monday night.
0:03:14 > 0:03:18- Anthony Clark Evans, a 32-year-old - baritone from America.
0:03:18 > 0:03:22- The name, Evans, suggests - there is a Welsh connection...
0:03:22 > 0:03:25- ..and a Welshman is his big hero.
0:03:27 > 0:03:29- My daughter's name is Brynn - as well.
0:03:29 > 0:03:31- We spell it with two Ns.
0:03:31 > 0:03:34- I'm not supposed to say it's after - Bryn Terfel...
0:03:34 > 0:03:36- ..so it's not after Bryn Terfel.
0:03:38 > 0:03:40- But it is.
0:03:40 > 0:03:42- You have a magnificent voice. - Beautiful.
0:03:43 > 0:03:44- I appreciate that.
0:03:44 > 0:03:45- I appreciate that.- - Fantastic.
0:03:45 > 0:03:48- Five years ago he worked - as a car salesman.
0:03:49 > 0:03:53- This is the first time - for him to perform outside the US.
0:03:53 > 0:03:57- The mischievous salesman plays - a part in his personality.
0:04:17 > 0:04:19- # Si puo?
0:04:20 > 0:04:21- # Si puo
0:04:22 > 0:04:26- # Signore!
0:04:27 > 0:04:31- # Signori
0:04:31 > 0:04:35- # Scusatemi
0:04:35 > 0:04:39- # Se da sol mi presento
0:04:39 > 0:04:44- # Io sono il Prologo
0:04:47 > 0:04:51- # Poiche in iscena ancor
0:04:52 > 0:04:54- # Le antiche maschere
0:04:55 > 0:04:58- # Mette l'autore
0:04:59 > 0:05:01- # In parte ei vuol riprendere
0:05:02 > 0:05:05- # Le vecchie usanze
0:05:05 > 0:05:08- # E a voi
0:05:08 > 0:05:13- # Nuovo inviami... #
0:05:14 > 0:05:18- The baritone from the United - States a unanimous choice...
0:05:19 > 0:05:21- ..and lift's the week's - first trophy.
0:05:22 > 0:05:26- He is the first to secure - a place in the final.
0:05:28 > 0:05:32- At the moment, the eyes of the - world are focused on Cardiff.
0:05:32 > 0:05:35- A few weeks ago, Gareth Bale - and his team were here...
0:05:35 > 0:05:37- ..for the Champions League.
0:05:37 > 0:05:40- But this week, music is everything.
0:05:41 > 0:05:45- A member of the media army - that's broadcasting...
0:05:45 > 0:05:48- ..to the rest of the world - is Elin Manahan Thomas.
0:05:49 > 0:05:52- Here we are, Elin, this is going - to be your home for the week.
0:05:52 > 0:05:55- How does it feel to be part of - the Singer of the World team?
0:05:56 > 0:05:57- Yes, "team" is the word.
0:05:57 > 0:06:01- This is my fifth time here and - it has a festival feel to it.
0:06:01 > 0:06:04- It's like the Edinburgh Festival - with flags outside...
0:06:04 > 0:06:07- ..and everybody knows - about the competition.
0:06:08 > 0:06:10- A lot of support tonight - for Sioned Wyn Davies.
0:06:11 > 0:06:13- Just looking at where - Sioned's arrived...
0:06:14 > 0:06:16- ..that she's competing - with the best in the world...
0:06:17 > 0:06:18- ..it fills one with pride.
0:06:19 > 0:06:22- Yes. It's always hard on the person - from Wales...
0:06:22 > 0:06:24- ..because they've won a competition - to be here.
0:06:25 > 0:06:27- Everyone else is chosen.
0:06:27 > 0:06:29- It's added pressure.
0:06:29 > 0:06:33- Whatever happens, this is a chance - for her to show her skills...
0:06:33 > 0:06:36- ..her strengths, where she is - with her repertoire...
0:06:36 > 0:06:38- ..where she wants to go.
0:06:38 > 0:06:41- She can feel comfortable - because this is her home...
0:06:41 > 0:06:43- ..and be quite confident.
0:06:46 > 0:06:49- Yes, Tuesday night is the - big night for Sioned Gwen Davies.
0:06:50 > 0:06:52- Up against her is one of - the favourites -
0:06:53 > 0:06:56- Ariunbaatar Ganbaatar - from Mongolia.
0:06:58 > 0:07:02- Ceri, as a friend who's come here - to support Sioned...
0:07:03 > 0:07:05- ..how does it feel - from your perspective?
0:07:06 > 0:07:07- Exciting.
0:07:07 > 0:07:10- I'm so proud - because I'm her friend.
0:07:10 > 0:07:14- Sioned has worked so, so hard - but at the same time...
0:07:14 > 0:07:17- ..Sioned's still Sioned, - she still makes me laugh...
0:07:18 > 0:07:21- ..she's still herself - and I admire her so much.
0:07:22 > 0:07:26- I've had the pleasure of seeing - Sioned develop as a singer...
0:07:26 > 0:07:27- ..over ten years.
0:07:27 > 0:07:31- When we talk about it she feels - all her preparations...
0:07:31 > 0:07:34- ..have made her ready - for this huge competition.
0:07:35 > 0:07:37- I'm just so proud of her.
0:07:37 > 0:07:42- Despite living in Glasgow now, - her heart is in Wales.
0:07:42 > 0:07:46- Not many people can say they've - represented their country.
0:07:46 > 0:07:48- Especially with singing.
0:07:48 > 0:07:51- Singing is so important to us - in Wales.
0:07:51 > 0:07:55- I hope I'll make everybody - proud of me.
0:07:56 > 0:07:59- # And all of Lucretia's shame... #
0:07:59 > 0:08:02- The day after I won the competition - last year...
0:08:02 > 0:08:06- ..and I knew I'd be competing - in Singer of the World...
0:08:06 > 0:08:09- ..I started thinking about - what I'd sing.
0:08:10 > 0:08:13- I wanted to sing - things that I enjoyed...
0:08:14 > 0:08:16- ..but I wanted to sing - emotional pieces...
0:08:17 > 0:08:19- ..and pieces that - were fun to sing.
0:08:19 > 0:08:21- A gut thing, give him this orchid.
0:08:21 > 0:08:22- A gut thing, give him this orchid.- - OK.
0:08:23 > 0:08:26- I'm looking forward to stepping - on to the stage...
0:08:26 > 0:08:29- ..and show what I've been - working on for a year.
0:08:29 > 0:08:33- And also after ten years of hard - work to reach this standard...
0:08:34 > 0:08:37- ..this is what I want to show them.
0:08:37 > 0:08:40- After the dedication put in - for this competition...
0:08:40 > 0:08:44- ..the moment has arrived and - the stage is ready for Sioned.
0:08:44 > 0:08:48- But more than that, Sioned is more - than ready to represent Wales.
0:08:48 > 0:08:50- Good luck.
0:08:52 > 0:08:54- APPLAUSE
0:09:07 > 0:09:12- # Flowers bring to every year
0:09:12 > 0:09:17- # The same perfection
0:09:17 > 0:09:21- # Even their root and leaf
0:09:21 > 0:09:25- # Keep solemn vow
0:09:25 > 0:09:29- # In pretty detail
0:09:32 > 0:09:37- # Flowers alone are chaste
0:09:38 > 0:09:44- # For their beauty is so brief
0:09:49 > 0:09:55- # Years are their love
0:09:58 > 0:10:05- # And time
0:10:05 > 0:10:08- # Their thief. #
0:10:10 > 0:10:12- Excellent. Excellent.
0:10:14 > 0:10:17- Did you feel the warmth - of the audience?
0:10:18 > 0:10:20- I have to admit, - I felt their nerves.
0:10:20 > 0:10:22- There were a few, oh, here we go.
0:10:22 > 0:10:24- I just wanted everyone...
0:10:24 > 0:10:27- I think everybody wanted me - to do so well...
0:10:27 > 0:10:30- ..that everybody held their breath.
0:10:30 > 0:10:33- The best thing was in - the Lucretia piece.
0:10:33 > 0:10:37- It was so quiet and the silence - continued...
0:10:37 > 0:10:41- ..so I had to hold the note - and the conductor held it...
0:10:41 > 0:10:43- ..and nobody interrupted it - at the end.
0:10:44 > 0:10:47- I was like, - "Come on, I need some water."
0:10:47 > 0:10:51- When you think of everybody that's - watching you, all of Wales...
0:10:51 > 0:10:55- ..these shoulders have carried - that pressure brilliantly.
0:10:55 > 0:10:57- But you have.
0:10:57 > 0:11:00- I'm going to take these shoulders - to the bar now!
0:11:00 > 0:11:01- Gin?
0:11:01 > 0:11:03- Gin?- - Of course.
0:11:03 > 0:11:05- You deserve it. Congratulations.
0:11:08 > 0:11:11- There's been a lot of talk - about this man.
0:11:11 > 0:11:14- He's a 29-year-old baritone - from Mongolia.
0:11:14 > 0:11:16- Ariunbaatar Ganbaatar.
0:11:16 > 0:11:19- APPLAUSE
0:11:37 > 0:11:39- # Eri tu
0:11:39 > 0:11:44- # Che macchiavi
0:11:44 > 0:11:48- # Quell'anima
0:11:49 > 0:11:55- # La delizia dell'anima mia
0:11:57 > 0:12:00- # Che m'affidi
0:12:00 > 0:12:04- # E d'un tratto esecrabile
0:12:05 > 0:12:09- # L'universo avveleni per me
0:12:09 > 0:12:13- # Avveleni per me
0:12:15 > 0:12:17- # Traditor!
0:12:17 > 0:12:22- # Che compensi in tal guisa
0:12:22 > 0:12:26- # Dell'amico tuo primo
0:12:27 > 0:12:33- # Dell'amico tuo primo
0:12:33 > 0:12:36- # La fe... #
0:12:39 > 0:12:44- Sioned performed her best - but what will the judges decide?
0:12:47 > 0:12:50- The competition's patron, - Dame Kiri Te Kanawa...
0:12:50 > 0:12:52- ..announces the jury's decision.
0:12:55 > 0:12:57- Tonight's winner...
0:12:57 > 0:13:02- ..Ariunbaatar Ganbaatar - from Mongolia.
0:13:07 > 0:13:10- The giant from Mongolia charmed the - judges as well as the audience.
0:13:11 > 0:13:13- He's the second to go through - to the final.
0:13:20 > 0:13:23- Disappointment for Sioned - but everyone is proud of her.
0:13:24 > 0:13:28- I think she created a fantastic - relationship with the audience.
0:13:28 > 0:13:30- I enjoyed it.
0:13:32 > 0:13:36- This competition is a - great platform, isn't it?
0:13:36 > 0:13:40- Exactly. Sioned was saying that - getting here and being here...
0:13:40 > 0:13:45- ..is a platform for her career - that's to follow.
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0:14:02 > 0:14:05- A group that claims the stage - and which is the foundation...
0:14:06 > 0:14:08- ..of the competition - is the orchestra.
0:14:08 > 0:14:11- There are two of them -
0:14:11 > 0:14:15- The WNO Orchestra and the - BBC National Orchestra of Wales.
0:14:15 > 0:14:19- Among them is a new member, - Meilyr Hughes.
0:14:24 > 0:14:27- I come from Cardiff. - I went to school here, Plasmawr.
0:14:29 > 0:14:33- I went to London to study at - the Guildhall for four years.
0:14:33 > 0:14:38- Then I started freelancing - before being lucky enough...
0:14:38 > 0:14:41- ..to get a job with the BBC - Orchestra in Cardiff in January.
0:14:43 > 0:14:45- I grew up watching this orchestra..
0:14:46 > 0:14:48- ...and I came to their concerts - almost every week.
0:14:49 > 0:14:52- They inspired me to practise and - now I can sit with my heroes...
0:14:53 > 0:14:55- ..and it's great.
0:15:02 > 0:15:04- Right from the first note...
0:15:04 > 0:15:07- ..we sort of know if we've got - the real deal.
0:15:08 > 0:15:11- It's nice to see them move - from the rehearsal room...
0:15:12 > 0:15:15- ..to the concert and see the - audience get the same thrill...
0:15:16 > 0:15:19- ..we experienced - with these singers.
0:15:20 > 0:15:23- # Tra-la-la-la, la-la, la! #
0:15:26 > 0:15:28- Meilyr, you're about to go on.
0:15:28 > 0:15:31- I can see here, and I've seen it - all week...
0:15:32 > 0:15:35- ..there is a lovely atmosphere - between the musicians.
0:15:35 > 0:15:38- Does the orchestra feel like one - family?
0:15:38 > 0:15:39- Yes. Definitely.
0:15:40 > 0:15:44- The orchestra always looks forward - to this biannual competition.
0:15:44 > 0:15:47- It's nice to be in St David's Hall - for a week...
0:15:47 > 0:15:52- ..and playing to packed audiences - along with these amazing singers...
0:15:53 > 0:15:55- ..from all over the world.
0:15:56 > 0:15:58- Do you know who's going to win - tonight?
0:15:58 > 0:16:00- Watch out for the women tonight.
0:16:00 > 0:16:01- Watch out for the women tonight.- - Oh, really?
0:16:01 > 0:16:03- That's what I think.
0:16:07 > 0:16:11- Wednesday night - and the third round.
0:16:11 > 0:16:14- Young singers from Ukraine, - Turkey...
0:16:15 > 0:16:19- ..South Africa, America - and England...
0:16:19 > 0:16:21- will step onto the stage.
0:16:22 > 0:16:25- Meilyr in the orchestra has already - mentioned the women...
0:16:26 > 0:16:27- ..competing tonight.
0:16:27 > 0:16:30- One of them is ready - to go on stage now.
0:16:30 > 0:16:35- She is 30-year-old Louise Alder - who is representing England.
0:16:40 > 0:16:43- Louise is a soloist with Wales - National Opera...
0:16:44 > 0:16:47- ..and is a clear favourite - with the Cardiff audience.
0:17:16 > 0:17:21- # Da tempeste il legno infranto
0:17:22 > 0:17:26- # Se poi salvo giunge in porto
0:17:26 > 0:17:29- # Non sa piu che desiar
0:17:29 > 0:17:30- # A-a-a-a-a-a
0:17:31 > 0:17:32- # Ah-ha-ha
0:17:33 > 0:17:35- # A-a-a-a-a-a
0:17:35 > 0:17:38- # A-a-a-a-a-a
0:17:38 > 0:17:41- # Che desiar
0:17:42 > 0:17:44- # A-a-a-a-a-a
0:17:46 > 0:17:48- # A-a-a-a-a-a
0:17:49 > 0:17:50- # Che desiar. #
0:17:50 > 0:17:53- APPLAUSE
0:17:53 > 0:17:57- Louise Alder a very popular winner - and she'll be back...
0:17:57 > 0:18:00- ..on Sunday night to charm - the audience once again.
0:18:02 > 0:18:03- Well, Meilyr, tonight's over.
0:18:04 > 0:18:08- What were you general perceptions - of being part of the evening?
0:18:08 > 0:18:11- Well, I'm just thrilled - at the moment...
0:18:11 > 0:18:14- ..after coming off the - stage after performing.
0:18:15 > 0:18:18- I'm just happy that the right - person won.
0:18:18 > 0:18:19- That's how you feel?
0:18:19 > 0:18:20- That's how you feel?- - Yes.
0:18:21 > 0:18:24- I thought she had real charisma - on the night.
0:18:24 > 0:18:28- She moved through the levels - throughout her programme.
0:18:28 > 0:18:32- She brought so much more to the - performance compared to rehearsal.
0:18:32 > 0:18:36- From your point of view, did you - hit every note? Everything alright?
0:18:36 > 0:18:40- Yes, thank goodness! Just got to - practice for the final now.
0:18:40 > 0:18:42- See you there.
0:18:42 > 0:18:47- Although the main concerts - are held in the city centre...
0:18:47 > 0:18:51- ..this event spreads out and offers - fringe events...
0:18:51 > 0:18:53- ..right across the city.
0:18:53 > 0:18:58- One of these is a masterclass - with Tim Rhys-Evans.
0:19:01 > 0:19:04- # One, two, three, four, five, - four, three, two, one... #
0:19:04 > 0:19:07- This morning, I gave the audience - a taste...
0:19:08 > 0:19:11- ..of how much detail - goes into preparing...
0:19:11 > 0:19:13- ..an operatic chorus.
0:19:14 > 0:19:19- So, just talking about breathing - and Italian musical matters.
0:19:21 > 0:19:23- It was a lovely morning.
0:19:26 > 0:19:30- Looking forward to this evening - and it's a big one.
0:19:30 > 0:19:32- There's an added element.
0:19:32 > 0:19:37- We need another winner tonight - from Round 4...
0:19:37 > 0:19:40- ..as well as that element, - the Wild Card.
0:19:41 > 0:19:43- I listened to rehearsals - this afternoon...
0:19:44 > 0:19:46- ..and tonight's round - is very strong.
0:19:47 > 0:19:51- I think this is going to be - an incredible evening.
0:19:52 > 0:19:57- Thursday night and it's Round 4 - that includes two big voices.
0:19:57 > 0:20:00- Kang Wang, a young tenor - from Australia.
0:20:00 > 0:20:04- And Catriona Morison, a mezzo, - from Scotland.
0:20:19 > 0:20:23- # Sein wir wieder gut
0:20:23 > 0:20:28- # Ich sehe jeszt alles mit anderen - Augen
0:20:29 > 0:20:35- # Die Tiefen des Daseins - sind unermeszlich
0:20:36 > 0:20:38- # Mein lieber Freund!
0:20:38 > 0:20:42- # Es gibt manches auf der Welt
0:20:42 > 0:20:47- # Das laszt sich nicht sagen
0:20:50 > 0:20:54- # Die Dichter unterlegen ja
0:20:54 > 0:20:57- # Recht gute Worte
0:20:57 > 0:20:59- # Recht gute
0:21:02 > 0:21:03- # Jedoch
0:21:05 > 0:21:07- # Jedoch
0:21:07 > 0:21:09- # Jedoch
0:21:09 > 0:21:11- # Jedoch, Jedoch
0:21:11 > 0:21:14- # Mut ist in mir
0:21:14 > 0:21:18- # Mut Freund! #
0:21:21 > 0:21:25- Next to step onto the stage - tonight is the 29-year-old tenor...
0:21:26 > 0:21:28- ..from Australia, Kang Wang.
0:21:28 > 0:21:32- The son of professional opera - singers, he's sure to impress...
0:21:32 > 0:21:35- ..the audience with his programme - this evening.
0:21:36 > 0:21:38- APPLAUSE
0:21:55 > 0:22:01- # Dein ist mein ganzes Herz
0:22:01 > 0:22:07- # Wo du nicht bist, - kann ich nicht sein
0:22:09 > 0:22:14- # So, wie die Blume welkt
0:22:14 > 0:22:21- # Wenn sie nicht kusst - der Sonnenschein
0:22:22 > 0:22:28- # Dein ist mein schonstes Lied
0:22:28 > 0:22:32- # Weil es allein
0:22:32 > 0:22:36- # Aus der Liebe erbluht
0:22:37 > 0:22:42- # Sag mir noch einmal
0:22:42 > 0:22:45- # Mein einzig Lieb
0:22:45 > 0:22:48- # Oh sag noch einmal mir
0:22:48 > 0:22:55- # Ich hab dich lieb. #
0:22:58 > 0:23:03- As you can see and hear, all the - singers have congregated here...
0:23:04 > 0:23:07- ..and are chatting to each other - on this special night.
0:23:08 > 0:23:12- The judges have a difficult job, - not only are they choosing...
0:23:12 > 0:23:17- ..tonight's winner, but they are - also choosing the wild card...
0:23:17 > 0:23:20- ..from all the singers - to go on to the final.
0:23:35 > 0:23:37- Tonight's winner -
0:23:38 > 0:23:42- Kang Wang from Australia.
0:23:42 > 0:23:44- APPLAUSE
0:23:50 > 0:23:54- In Wales, we love tenors.
0:23:54 > 0:24:00- Everyone here was just transfixed - with his voice and his performance.
0:24:03 > 0:24:07- Kang Wang, the fourth to secure - his place in the final.
0:24:08 > 0:24:10- But who will be the other choice?
0:24:11 > 0:24:15- And the fifth finalist's place - goes, after much deliberation...
0:24:15 > 0:24:18- ..to Catriona Morison.
0:24:20 > 0:24:22- Unlucky for Sioned.
0:24:22 > 0:24:26- Catriona Morison of Scotland - winning the final place...
0:24:26 > 0:24:27- ..in the grand final.
0:24:29 > 0:24:33- It was obvious that she had a lot - of fans in the hall...
0:24:33 > 0:24:37- ..because of the brilliant response - to her performance.
0:24:37 > 0:24:42- The audience enjoyed - every one of her songs.
0:24:42 > 0:24:45- The final will be the best - in the competition's history...
0:24:46 > 0:24:48- ..because we have some - incredible singers.
0:24:48 > 0:24:52- All of them, the woman - from England, two baritones...
0:24:52 > 0:24:55- ..the Australian tenor, - Catriona from Scotland.
0:24:55 > 0:24:57- It will be some concert.
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0:25:07 > 0:25:07- Subtitles
0:25:07 > 0:25:09- Subtitles- - Subtitles
0:25:14 > 0:25:17- Throughout the week, the Royal - Welsh College of Music and Drama...
0:25:18 > 0:25:21- ..is the location - for the Song Prize competition.
0:25:21 > 0:25:25- This means members of the public - and the college students...
0:25:25 > 0:25:29- ..have a perfect opportunity to - watch these singers at their best.
0:25:34 > 0:25:38- # At night when everything - is quiet...
0:25:38 > 0:25:43- Tenor Rhodri Prys Jones is studying - opera at the college.
0:25:43 > 0:25:47- # ..breathe a sigh. #
0:25:47 > 0:25:51- As you can see, there's a buzz here - just as there has been all week.
0:25:52 > 0:25:55- Masterclasses are held all week as - well as recitals during the day.
0:25:56 > 0:26:00- We've got a piano recital with - Llyr Williams at the moment.
0:26:00 > 0:26:05- Having this competition on our - doorstep and being able to watch...
0:26:05 > 0:26:10- ..the best in their field - and having the concerts...
0:26:10 > 0:26:13- ..in the college inspires me to - reach the top in the future.
0:26:14 > 0:26:17- The final of the Song Prize.
0:26:18 > 0:26:21- The best five from the rounds - held at the college...
0:26:21 > 0:26:24- ..get to perform - at St David's Hall.
0:26:25 > 0:26:29- Overnight, the stage has been set - for the World Song Prize.
0:26:29 > 0:26:32- The orchestra has gone...
0:26:32 > 0:26:35- ..and all attention - is on the piano and voice.
0:26:38 > 0:26:40- Among the four official - accompanists...
0:26:40 > 0:26:42- ..is Welshman Llyr Williams.
0:26:43 > 0:26:47- The relationship between the singer - and accompanist is all important...
0:26:47 > 0:26:50- ..to create a subtle performance - full of technical detail.
0:26:50 > 0:26:55- You can feel the excitement in - the air with this competition.
0:26:55 > 0:26:58- At the start of the night - like this...
0:26:58 > 0:27:00- ..who are you looking - forward to watching?
0:27:01 > 0:27:04- For me, I've been watching - the competition all week...
0:27:04 > 0:27:08- ..and I heard Louise Alder - and thought, "Wow".
0:27:09 > 0:27:11- I'm looking forward - to listening to her.
0:27:11 > 0:27:15- I watched Der Rosenkavalier last - weekend and she was excellent.
0:27:15 > 0:27:18- So it'll be lovely to see what - she's got tonight.
0:27:18 > 0:27:20- Great. Enjoy yourselves.
0:27:20 > 0:27:22- APPLAUSE
0:27:45 > 0:27:50- # J'ai traverse les ponts de Ce
0:27:52 > 0:27:58- # C'est la que tout a commence
0:27:59 > 0:28:02- # Une chanson
0:28:02 > 0:28:05- # Du temps passe
0:28:05 > 0:28:09- # Parle
0:28:09 > 0:28:13- # D'un chevalier blesse
0:28:15 > 0:28:20- # D'une rose sur la chaussee
0:28:21 > 0:28:26- # Et d'un corsage delace
0:28:28 > 0:28:32- # Du chateau d'un duc insanse
0:28:33 > 0:28:37- # Et des cygnes
0:28:37 > 0:28:40- # Dans ses fosses... #
0:28:43 > 0:28:46- Welshman, Llyr Williams, - is accompanying...
0:28:47 > 0:28:49- ..another of the favourites, - Catriona Morison.
0:28:50 > 0:28:53- The singer from Scotland is - performing a varied programme...
0:28:54 > 0:28:56- ..including a traditional - Scottish song.
0:28:56 > 0:28:59- APPLAUSE
0:29:09 > 0:29:13- # He steps wi' a swing - and a swagger
0:29:13 > 0:29:16- # Whaur lorries and buses - are thrang
0:29:16 > 0:29:18- # And bringing folk halt - in their hurryin'
0:29:18 > 0:29:21- # And cock up their lugs - as they gang
0:29:25 > 0:29:30- # His sticks beat their dirdum - sae merry
0:29:32 > 0:29:35- # And weave their blithe rings - owre his croun
0:29:35 > 0:29:38- # His knees ca' the clash - of the cymbals
0:29:38 > 0:29:42- # His whussles thraw tune - thraw the toun
0:29:48 > 0:29:51- # The winds catch the lilt - of his rantin'
0:29:51 > 0:29:54- # The tails of his Balmoral weave
0:29:54 > 0:29:58- # And schauchled feet stert - wi' new smeddum
0:29:58 > 0:30:02- # As oot wheeples - Scotland the brave. #
0:30:05 > 0:30:07- Llyr, how did it go?
0:30:08 > 0:30:11- Very well, on the whole. I felt - she did exceptionally well.
0:30:11 > 0:30:17- She's a very intelligent singer and - finds all sorts of unusual songs.
0:30:18 > 0:30:21- We've never had anything - quite like that before.
0:30:21 > 0:30:24- It's atonal and doesn't - have chords...
0:30:24 > 0:30:27- ..as we might recognize - in most music.
0:30:27 > 0:30:32- It's difficult to pitch - those kinds of songs.
0:30:32 > 0:30:34- She's spot on with her pitch.
0:30:41 > 0:30:46- As well as Catriona you're also - accompanying Ariunbaatar Ganbaatar.
0:30:46 > 0:30:49- He's completely different - to Catriona.
0:30:50 > 0:30:53- Catriona is so subtle and - Aruinbaatar is what I'd call...
0:30:54 > 0:30:58- ..an old-fashioned type of singer - who just stands up and sings...
0:30:58 > 0:31:00- ..not subtle at all.
0:31:01 > 0:31:06- What I'd describe as using - Concorde to spray crops!
0:31:06 > 0:31:07- His voice is so big...
0:31:07 > 0:31:12- ..and he sings some of these songs - which aren't really suitable.
0:31:12 > 0:31:14- I think we'll have some fun.
0:31:15 > 0:31:18- A new interpretation of Schubert - and Faure.
0:31:18 > 0:31:21- Mongolian style interpretation. - We'll see.
0:31:22 > 0:31:24- APPLAUSE
0:31:30 > 0:31:36- The Steppes of Mongolia - by Sharav Byambasuren.
0:32:45 > 0:32:50- The first main prize of the week - seeing some daylight.
0:32:50 > 0:32:53- The jury can't wait to let us know - who'll lift it.
0:32:53 > 0:32:56- Delivering the adjudication - is Dame Kiri Te Kanawa.
0:32:58 > 0:33:00- APPLAUSE
0:33:08 > 0:33:11- We have joint winners.
0:33:13 > 0:33:16- Ladies first.
0:33:16 > 0:33:18- Catriona Morison.
0:33:20 > 0:33:22- CHEERS AND APPLAUSE
0:33:35 > 0:33:37- Gentlemen second.
0:33:38 > 0:33:41- Ariunbaatar Ganbaatar.
0:33:41 > 0:33:43- CHEERS AND APPLAUSE
0:33:53 > 0:33:57- For the first ever, two will share - this main prize.
0:33:57 > 0:34:02- An historical moment for the - competition and Llyr Williams.
0:34:03 > 0:34:06- Two winners, - and you accompanied both.
0:34:07 > 0:34:10- I must have done something right, - I don't know what.
0:34:11 > 0:34:14- I'm in as much shock as them.
0:34:14 > 0:34:19- I didn't expect that result - but I'm very pleased.
0:34:19 > 0:34:21- So wonderful.
0:34:21 > 0:34:24- You are fantastic.
0:34:24 > 0:34:28- After the break, we'll turn our - sights to the main prize.
0:34:28 > 0:34:32- Who will lift this - very special trophy?
0:34:32 > 0:34:33- .
0:34:42 > 0:34:42- Subtitles
0:34:42 > 0:34:44- Subtitles- - Subtitles
0:34:48 > 0:34:50- The stage is set for the final.
0:34:50 > 0:34:54- Tonight, five of the brightest - singers in the competition...
0:34:54 > 0:34:56- ..will sing from their hearts.
0:34:56 > 0:35:01- The final of Singer of the World is - always a special occasion.
0:35:03 > 0:35:06- It's electric, you can feel it with - the competitors and audience.
0:35:07 > 0:35:09- The excitement, the expectation.
0:35:09 > 0:35:13- Everyone has their favourite - but it all comes down...
0:35:13 > 0:35:15- ..to tonight's performance.
0:35:16 > 0:35:20- It will be memorable and will - launch the career of one of them.
0:35:20 > 0:35:23- I'm proud to be part of it.
0:35:23 > 0:35:25- Tonight is the pinnacle.
0:35:26 > 0:35:30- For me, the voice of the - competition is Ariunbaatar.
0:35:30 > 0:35:34- I'm looking forward to see how - he'll cope with the orchestra.
0:35:34 > 0:35:37- I think Louise Alder.
0:35:37 > 0:35:40- She's charmed the orchestra - and the audience.
0:35:40 > 0:35:44- The audience will support her as - she comes from over the border.
0:35:44 > 0:35:47- The standard this year - has been incredible.
0:35:48 > 0:35:51- Their programmes are going - to be very exciting.
0:35:51 > 0:35:54- I never have any favourites, - it's not safe to say!
0:35:54 > 0:35:57- I think it's between England - and Mongolia...
0:35:57 > 0:36:01- ..but I loved the Australian tenor - so who knows?
0:36:01 > 0:36:05- I've never been able to get a - ticket to the final but here I am.
0:36:05 > 0:36:08- I'm sitting on the stage - with these singers.
0:36:08 > 0:36:12- The winner will - just have to be world class.
0:36:12 > 0:36:15- It's going to be a heck of a night.
0:36:19 > 0:36:22- Yes, there's a lot of expectation - for tonight.
0:36:22 > 0:36:24- Every singer has his supporter.
0:36:25 > 0:36:28- This competition can go - in any direction.
0:36:28 > 0:36:31- Opening the grand final - - Ariunbaatar Ganbaatar.
0:36:31 > 0:36:34- The baritone from Mongolia.
0:36:57 > 0:36:59- # La-la, hey-la
0:37:00 > 0:37:02- # La-la-la-la
0:37:03 > 0:37:05- # La-la, hey-la
0:37:05 > 0:37:07- # La-la-la-la
0:37:16 > 0:37:19- # Largo al factotum della citta - Largo
0:37:20 > 0:37:22- # La-la, la-la, la-la
0:37:22 > 0:37:23- # Ha!
0:37:23 > 0:37:26- # Presto a bottega che l'alba e gia - Presto
0:37:27 > 0:37:30- # La-la, la-la, la-la - Ha!
0:37:31 > 0:37:35- # Ah, che bel vivere, - che bel piacere
0:37:36 > 0:37:38- # Che bel piacere
0:37:38 > 0:37:41- # Per un barbiere
0:37:41 > 0:37:43- # Di qualilta, di qualita.. #
0:37:45 > 0:37:48- Next to sing tonight - is Louise Alder.
0:37:48 > 0:37:51- The soprano has had an - exceedingly busy weekend.
0:37:51 > 0:37:53- On Friday, the Song Prize.
0:37:53 > 0:37:57- Last night, she was singing with - Wales National Opera in Cardiff...
0:37:57 > 0:38:01- ..and tonight she's going - for the main prize.
0:38:03 > 0:38:05- APPLAUSE
0:38:14 > 0:38:18- # Ah, rendetemi
0:38:18 > 0:38:22- # La speme
0:38:25 > 0:38:29- # O lasciate
0:38:29 > 0:38:34- # Lasciatemi morir
0:38:37 > 0:38:43- # Ah, rendetemi
0:38:43 > 0:38:48- # La speme
0:38:50 > 0:38:54- # O lasciate
0:38:54 > 0:39:01- # Lasciatemi
0:39:02 > 0:39:09- # Morir... #
0:39:11 > 0:39:15- Third on the stage is Thursday's - winner, tenor, Kang Wang.
0:39:23 > 0:39:27- # Che gelida manina
0:39:27 > 0:39:32- # Se la lasci riscaldar
0:39:32 > 0:39:37- # Cercar che giova?
0:39:37 > 0:39:41- # Al buio non si trova
0:39:52 > 0:39:55- # Ma per fortuna
0:39:55 > 0:39:58- # E una notte di luna
0:39:58 > 0:40:02- # E qui la luna
0:40:02 > 0:40:07- # L'abbiamo vicina
0:40:09 > 0:40:13- # Aspetti, signorina
0:40:13 > 0:40:17- # Le diro con due parole
0:40:17 > 0:40:20- # Chi son
0:40:20 > 0:40:24- # Chi son
0:40:24 > 0:40:28- # E che faccio
0:40:28 > 0:40:33- # Come vivo
0:40:35 > 0:40:40- # Vuole? #
0:40:42 > 0:40:48- Catriona Morison, the joint winner - of the Song Prize is next on stage.
0:40:52 > 0:40:55- # When I am laid
0:40:57 > 0:41:03- # In earth
0:41:03 > 0:41:07- # May my wrongs
0:41:08 > 0:41:14- # Create no trouble
0:41:14 > 0:41:17- # No trouble
0:41:17 > 0:41:21- # In thy breast
0:41:27 > 0:41:33- # When I am laid
0:41:35 > 0:41:40- # Am laid in earth
0:41:42 > 0:41:46- # May my wrongs
0:41:46 > 0:41:51- # Create
0:41:51 > 0:41:54- # No trouble
0:41:54 > 0:41:56- # No trouble
0:41:57 > 0:42:02- # In thy breast... #
0:42:02 > 0:42:06- The first winner of the week closes - tonight's competition.
0:42:06 > 0:42:09- Anthony Clark Evans, the coolest - person in the building.
0:42:10 > 0:42:12- Nothing can rattle this man.
0:42:18 > 0:42:20- Anthony Clark Evans. USA.
0:42:21 > 0:42:24- # Le nostr'anime
0:42:24 > 0:42:30- # Considerate
0:42:30 > 0:42:35- # Poiche siam uomini
0:42:37 > 0:42:41- # Di carne e d'ossa
0:42:43 > 0:42:50- # E che di quest'orfano mondo
0:42:50 > 0:42:56- # Al pari di voi
0:43:00 > 0:43:06- # Spiriamo l'aere
0:43:11 > 0:43:14- # Il concetto vi dissi
0:43:15 > 0:43:19- # Or ascoltate com'egli e svolto
0:43:19 > 0:43:21- # Andiam
0:43:22 > 0:43:28- # Incominciate!
0:43:38 > 0:43:40- APPLAUSE
0:43:42 > 0:43:44- Wow, what a concert.
0:43:44 > 0:43:46- And it was a concert.
0:43:46 > 0:43:47- And it was a concert.- - It was.
0:43:47 > 0:43:50- Of course it's a competition - but the standard...
0:43:51 > 0:43:54- I enjoyed the entire evening. - It was brilliant.
0:43:55 > 0:43:57- It's been the highpoint - and pinnacle...
0:43:57 > 0:44:00- ..of a long and intense - week of fantastic singing.
0:44:00 > 0:44:04- That's what I expected and that's - what we got. Nobody let us down.
0:44:05 > 0:44:07- Ariunbaatar Ganbaatar - from Mongolia...
0:44:08 > 0:44:10- ..you could just drown - in his voice.
0:44:11 > 0:44:14- But maybe he was a bit tired - tonight.
0:44:14 > 0:44:17- And we saw different elements - from him tonight.
0:44:17 > 0:44:20- We saw a bit of comedy, romance.
0:44:20 > 0:44:23- We got Verdi in the round - and this was lighter...
0:44:24 > 0:44:26- ..but the same high standard.
0:44:26 > 0:44:28- Next, Louise.
0:44:28 > 0:44:30- Perfection, - to be completely honest.
0:44:31 > 0:44:33- Perfection. A polished performance.
0:44:33 > 0:44:37- It was glossy, it was polished, - heart, emotion. Not one wrong note.
0:44:37 > 0:44:41- That's what you call a perfect - performance and real singing.
0:44:41 > 0:44:43- I just love Louise.
0:44:44 > 0:44:47- I'm the number one fan now. - Besties all the way.
0:44:47 > 0:44:49- Besties!
0:44:49 > 0:44:51- I hope you're not jealous.
0:44:51 > 0:44:54- You're mine, love.
0:44:56 > 0:44:57- Then we had Kang Wang.
0:44:58 > 0:45:02- Well, Kang Wang, - he's a gorgeous person.
0:45:02 > 0:45:06- He's got such a warm voice - and he's so open.
0:45:07 > 0:45:10- He wants to share the voice - and music...
0:45:10 > 0:45:13- ..with everyone who's listening.
0:45:13 > 0:45:15- Yes, and he sings from his soul.
0:45:16 > 0:45:19- I loved what he did, - the Rodolfo especially.
0:45:19 > 0:45:22- I've got a bit of a crush on - Kang Wang!
0:45:22 > 0:45:24- Not just you!
0:45:26 > 0:45:30- Representing Scotland then - was Catriona Morison.
0:45:31 > 0:45:33- And we had a very different - programme.
0:45:33 > 0:45:37- Who's seen Purcell in the Singer - of the World final? I loved it.
0:45:37 > 0:45:39- Very emotional and clever singing.
0:45:40 > 0:45:43- This type of singing hits your head - and your heart.
0:45:43 > 0:45:47- Catriona gave us more variety in - this competition...
0:45:47 > 0:45:49- ..than anyone else.
0:45:50 > 0:45:54- The final singer just stole the - hearts of the audience members.
0:45:54 > 0:45:57- He has a very unique voice.
0:45:57 > 0:46:00- The top of his voice, - the baritone...
0:46:00 > 0:46:03- ..with the A flat at the end - of the Pagliacci.
0:46:03 > 0:46:05- His is the voice - that I will remember.
0:46:06 > 0:46:09- He did a good job of selling - his heart to the audience.
0:46:10 > 0:46:13- To summarize, do the judges - have a difficult choice?
0:46:13 > 0:46:14- Definitely.
0:46:14 > 0:46:16- Definitely.- - Impossible.
0:46:16 > 0:46:19- I had my favourites - but I've been wrong all week.
0:46:19 > 0:46:21- That's what I'm like.
0:46:21 > 0:46:24- We'll see tonight, once again.
0:46:24 > 0:46:27- Before announcing the name - of the winner...
0:46:27 > 0:46:29- ..who's won the Audience Prize?
0:46:30 > 0:46:34- The winner of the Audience Prize - and a cheque for 2,500...
0:46:35 > 0:46:39- ..is Louise Alder.
0:46:46 > 0:46:48- CHEERS AND APPLAUSE
0:46:50 > 0:46:54- The audience fell in love with the - soprano from England.
0:46:56 > 0:46:58- But who gets to lift - the main trophy?
0:47:00 > 0:47:03- The winner of the - Cardiff Singer of the World...
0:47:05 > 0:47:07- ..from Scotland.
0:47:25 > 0:47:28- In a competition that reached - new heights...
0:47:28 > 0:47:31- ..with, possibly, - the best ever final...
0:47:31 > 0:47:34- ..Catriona Morison is celebrating.
0:47:34 > 0:47:37- She is Cardiff Singer of the World - 2017.
0:47:40 > 0:47:43- # Mi pascero
0:47:43 > 0:47:49- # Mi pascero
0:47:49 > 0:47:53- # Ne' tuoi bei rai mi pascero
0:47:53 > 0:47:57- # Ne' tuoi bei rai mi pascero
0:47:57 > 0:47:59- # Mi pascero
0:48:02 > 0:48:08- # Mi pascero. #
0:48:20 > 0:48:22- S4C subtitles by Ericsson