BBC Cardiff Singer of the World - 2009: Concerts
Finalists from 25 countries fight for the title of the world's greatest singer
BBC Cardiff Singer of the World - 2009: Concerts - Round 1
Twenty-five of the best young opera singers from around the world compete for the prize. In the opening round, contestants come from Canada, Latvia, Argentina, Bulgaria and Japan.
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BBC Cardiff Singer of the World - 2009: Concerts - Round 2
In Cardiff, the competition hots up as the search goes on for the world's best young opera singer. In contention are singers from South Africa, Korea, England, Mexico and Russia.
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BBC Cardiff Singer of the World - 2009: Concerts - Round 3
Winning BBC Cardiff Singer of the World is often a stepping stone to a major opera career. Singers from Croatia, Poland, Hungary, Ukraine and Israel seek the judges' approval.
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BBC Cardiff Singer of the World - 2009: Concerts - Round 4
The opera world comes to Cardiff in search of the next classical singing sensation. Round four, and singers from Australia, Chile, USA, the Czech Republic and Wales compete.
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BBC Cardiff Singer of the World - 2009: Concerts - Round 5
It's the fifth and final qualifying round in the international opera singing competition, with singers from New Zealand, Ireland, Italy, Andorra and Portugal taking part.
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BBC Cardiff Singer of the World - 2009: Concerts - Song Prize Title
Five singers compete for the first of the Cardiff Singer of the World's prestigious awards - the Song Prize, in which they perform solely with piano accompaniment.
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