MARIA DUARTE picks the best and worst of a crowded year of films
The complete package
The audience enthusiasm remains undimmed after 40 years, writes DAVID NICHOLSON - but ominous clouds are gathering
FUTURE STARS: (L to R) South African mezzo Siphokazi Molteno, Scottish mezzo Beth Taylor, Italian bass Adolfo Corrado (winner), the competition’s patron Kiri Te Kanawa, Welsh soprano Jessica Robinson, South African soprano Nombulelo Yende
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JAMIE BRITTON reaches for the sick bucket as he is forced to engorge detail after detail of the Royal Family’s wealth
STEVE JOHNSON picks his favourites from the many memorable albums of the year, and one stunning new festival
Cardiff Singer of the World
St David’s Hall, Cardiff
THE worldwide audience for the 40th anniversary of Cardiff singer of the World saw five accomplished performers stake their claim to become the future stars of the opera world.
Bass Adolpho Corrado <https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0fv724d> was a deserved winner, although his programme of three Italian composers meant he only sung in his mother tongue, leading some to criticise the jury for their choice of a winner.
But of the five finalists, Corrado’s performance was the complete package of beautiful singing and a strong performance.
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