Welsh Singers Competition: Welcome
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The winner of the Welsh Singers Competition 2010 will represent Wales in BBC Cardiff Singer of the World 2011 and will also receive a cash prize of £2,000 together with a trophy. Other finalists will receive a cash prize of £750.
The competition is open to singers at the early stages of their professional career aged 18 to 32 on 1 June 2011. They must be born or raised in Wales and should have received a significant proportion of their education in Wales.
The competition is arranged by Live Music Now in association with BBC Cymru Wales and with the support of The Arts Council of Wales.
Taking part in this year's final, at St David's Hall, Cardiff on Monday 28 June 2010, will be:
- Catrin Aur Davies, soprano, aged 31, from Newcastle Emlyn, Carmarthenshire
- Rebecca Afonwy-Jones, mezzo soprano, aged 31, from Montgomery, Montgomeryshire
- John Pierce, tenor, aged 27, from Holywell, Flintshire
- Samuel Evans, baritone, aged 30, from Aberaeron, Ceredigion
They will be accompanied by the BBC National Orchestra of Wales conducted by Grant Llewellyn.
Members of the jury for the final will be internationally known singers Rebecca Evans, Robert Tear and Bryn Terfel. They will be joined by Elaine Padmore Director of Opera at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden and Julian Smith Music Adviser to BBC Cardiff Singer of the World and freelance conductor.
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BBC National Orchestra of Wales, conducted by Grant Llewellyn will accompany the finalists at St. David's Hall Cardiff on Monday 28 June 2010.
Live Music Now Wales will promote the concert. This charity was founded by Yehudi Menuhin to benefit both young professional musicians and the whole community. The musicians are given opportunities to perform to a wide range of audiences, bringing the experience of live music to thousands of people who cannot go to concerts.
Contact
Administrator: Anna Williams
Tel: 01437 563 834
Fax: 01437 563 526
Email: anna.williams@ukonline.co.uk
anna.williams47@btconnect.com