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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.

Peteroc Trelawny is the host as 25 of the best young opera singers from around the world converge on the Welsh capital to compete for the coveted prize of BBC Cardiff Singer of the World 2009.

Alongside Petroc is vocal coach Mary King to guide us through the highs and lows of the night, while backstage Josie D'Arby meets the singers and catches up with the gossip.

In the opening round, competitors come from Canada, Latvia, Argentina, Bulgaria and Japan

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1 hour, 30 minutes

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Tue 9 Jun 200902:35

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RoleContributor
PresenterPetroc Trelawny
DirectorMatthew Woodward
ProducerSteve Freer

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