THE WORLD’S GREATEST
SINGING COMPETITION
14 - 21 JUNE
SEASON TICKET BROCHURE
EVENT DIARY
St David’s Hall
SUNDAY
Royal Welsh College
of Music & Drama
Song Prize
Recital 1, 2.30pm
Recital 2, 7.30pm
14 June
MONDAY
BBC Cardiff Singer of the World
Main Prize
Concert 1, 7.30pm
Song Prize
Recital 3, 2.30pm
TUESDAY
BBC Cardiff Singer of the World
Main Prize
Concert 2, 7.30pm
Song Prize
Recital 4, 2.30pm
WEDNESDAY
BBC Cardiff Singer of the World
Main Prize
Concert 3, 7.30pm
THURSDAY
BBC Cardiff Singer of the World
Main Prize
Concert 4, 7.30pm
FRIDAY
Song Prize Final
7.30pm
15 June
16 June
17 June
18 June
19 June
SATURDAY
Master Class Day
Details to be announced
20 June
SUNDAY
21 June
BBC Cardiff Singer of the World
Main Prize
Final, 7pm (tbc)
WELCOME
“Welcome to BBC Cardiff Singer of the World
2015, the world’s greatest singing competition.
From 14-21 June 2015, Cardiff will once again be alive with the
sound of song as 20 of the finest young voices from around the
world compete for the title of BBC Cardiff Singer of the World, and
the chance to lift the Cardiff Trophy.
Our team is already scouring the globe for the best vocal talent,
and with three prizes at stake the competition is already hotting up.
The unique opportunity to sing to audiences in our two wonderful
venues, St David’s Hall and the Royal Welsh College of Music &
Drama, as well as thousands more via the BBC’s networks, makes
this competition a once in a lifetime opportunity for our singers.
The support from our audiences is always incredible and we look
forward to welcoming you once again for drama, excitement, and
arguments in the bar about the judges decisions! Don’t miss this
chance to secure your tickets by booking now!
The Cardiff Singer team look forward to welcoming you to
Cardiff in June.”
David Jackson, Artistic Director, BBC Cardiff Singer of the World
“
I ’m really looking forward
to the 2015 competition. The
singers this year are very
exciting, and I am very proud
to be Patron of this prestigious
career-changing competition.
Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, Patron
BBC Cardiff Singer of the World is organised by BBC Cymru Wales
in association with Welsh National Opera and is supported by
The City of Cardiff Council.
THE COMPETITION
What makes BBC Cardiff Singer
of the World so magical?
•BBC Cardiff Singer of the World is a life-changing experience
for 20 young singers from across the globe.
•Selected from the hundreds that apply – our finalists
have the chance to perform in front of a jury of distinguished
opera experts.
• Two world class orchestras – BBC National Orchestra of Wales,
conducted by Thomas Søndergård and the Orchestra of Welsh
National Opera, conducted by Martyn Brabbins.
• Performances broadcast across the BBC to audiences around the
UK and beyond.
• The five strongest singers are selected
to compete in the exhilarating final.
The Song Prize
With the Song Prize, our
singers are truly under the
spotlight, it’s just them, a piano
and some of the most beautiful Lieder
and art songs in the repertoire.
Incredible performances accompanied by
pianists Llŷr Williams and Simon Lepper.
The Audience Prize
Once again, our audiences will
get to vote for their favourite
singer, with the Audience
Prize presented during the
grand final.
Intimate recitals at Royal
Welsh College of Music &
Drama, with the final at
St David’s Hall.
Cardiff Sings!
This year we are introducing a series of new fringe events across
the city; throughout the week, audiences can experience a wider
range of events, from pre-concert talks to Master Classes,
recitals and films.
Check our website for updates bbc.co.uk/cardiffsinger
OUR CITY & VENUES
Wales‘ capital city is a welcoming, vibrant and
creative European destination.
© Crown copyright (2014) Visit Wales
BBC Cardiff Singer of the World events take place across the
capital, with venues in the heart of the city centre, in the grounds of
the castle, and close to a vast array of shopping and dining options.
Excellent accommodation is available at a range of prices. For more
information go to visitcardiff.com
Our Venues
Once again BBC Cardiff Singer of World will be based in two
of the Welsh capital’s wonderful music venues.
The Main Prize and Song
Prize Final will return
to Wales’ national concert
hall, St David’s Hall.
The Song Prize recitals will
return to the state of the art
Dora Stoutzker Hall at the Royal
Welsh College of Music & Drama.
SEASON TICKETS
The best way to see the competition is in its
entirety, which is why our season tickets offer
the best way to secure your seats.
Main Prize
Season Ticket
Price Band
Location
A £195*
Concerts
Monday 15 June 7.30pm
Tuesday 16 June 7.30pm
Wednesday 17 June 7.30pm
Thursday 18 June 7.30pm
Stalls; Tier 1,2,8,
Tier 10 Rows A-C;
Tier 11;
Tier 12 Rows A-C
B £145*
Tiers 3, 7;
Tier 10 Rows D-H;
Tier 12 Rows D-H;
Main Prize Final
Sunday 21 June 7pm (tbc)
C £90*
Tiers 9 & 13
*St David’s Hall charge a £2.95 Ticket
Service Charge per transaction.
RV £50*
Restricted view
Four concerts and the final
at St David’s Hall:
Song Prize Season Ticket**
Four recitals at the Royal Welsh
College of Music & Drama,
and the final at St David’s Hall:
Recitals
Sunday 14 June
2.30pm & 7.30pm
Monday 15 June 2.30pm
Tuesday 16 June 2.30pm
Song Prize Final
Friday 19 June 7.30pm
Special Offers
Book for both competitions
and pay only £40 for the
Song Prize Season Ticket.
Song Prize Final
Main Prize Season Ticket
holders can book for the final
of the Song Prize for just £12
(normal price £17)
Price £60**
** Seats in the Dora Stoutzker Hall at RWCMD are limited, and we
anticipate that Song Prize Season Tickets will sell out very quickly.
STALLS
Programme Book
Personal Assistants/Carers Scheme
You can pre-order your competition
programme book now for £10. A voucher
will be sent with your tickets, redeemable
at the first event you attend. (Separate
booklets will be provided for the finals.)
St David’s Hall operates a ticket scheme
for customers who are in receipt of either:
DLA Care Component at the higher level,
Attendance Allowance at the higher level,
a Certificate of Visual Impairment (or
similar) or the middle rate of the DLA Care
component. The Personal Assistant/Carer
discount is available for selected events.
Access
St David’s Hall and Royal Welsh College
of Music & Drama are accessible to
patrons in wheelchairs. Hearing Induction
Loops are available at both venues –
this service is free at St David’s Hall,
at Royal Welsh College of Music &
Drama customers will be required to pay
a £5 deposit refundable upon return.
Please call the Box Office on
029 2087 8444 for further information
or see the Your Visit section of
stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk
“
I want to thank the incredibly warm people of
Wales. You opened your arms to 20 of us from
around the world, and I think I can speak for
us all in saying ‘Thank you for the memories!
Jamie Barton
(Winner, BBC Cardiff Singer of the World 2013)