Artist: Kathleen Ferrier
Genre: Classical
Kathleen Ferrier was a British contralto whose voice and artistry made her one of the most beloved singers of the 20th century despite a tragically brief career. Her warm, rich voice brought exceptional emotional depth to works including Mahler's 'Das Lied von der Erde,' Brahms' 'Alto Rhapsody,' and English folk songs. Ferrier's interpretations set standards that subsequent singers still reference. Her collaboration with conductor Bruno Walter produced definitive recordings. Diagnosed with cancer in 1951, she continued performing until her death in 1953 at age 41. Her recording of 'Blow the Wind Southerly' remains a touchstone of English song interpretation. Ferrier's legacy extends beyond her recordings to her demonstration of how art can transcend technical achievement to touch listeners' hearts profoundly.
Kathleen Ferrier vinyl records (20)
KATHLEEN FERRIER A Recital Of Arias (1968 UK 10-track mono vinyl LP issued as Volume Four of six historic reissues of the finest of Ferriers recordings complete with lyric insert front laminated picture sleeve with biography details on reverse. This volume features Arias by Bach Mendelssohn Gluck & Handel
£12.00 used
KATHLEEN FERRIER The World Of Kathleen Ferrier (1971 UK 17-track Mono compilation LP highlighting a career which lasted little more than a decade front laminated picture sleeve with biographical details on the reverse. The sleeve shows justa little light shelfwear and the vinyl remains in excellent condition with few signs of play PA172) Track Listing: 01
£12.00 used
KATHLEEN FERRIER & BRUNO WALTER Schubert - Schumann - Brahms (1975 UK mono double LP featuring the performance at the Edinburgh festval in 1949 as recorded by the BBC accompanied by Ernest Lush front laminated gatefold picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear & the vinyl remain near as new with few signs of play 6BB197-8) Track Listing: What The Edinburgh Festival Meant To Me - Kathleen Ferrier Die Junge Nonne (Schubert) Romance From Rosamunde (Schubert) Du Liebst Mich Nicht (Schubert) Der Tod Und Das Mädchen (Schubert) Suleika I (Schubert) Du Bist Die Ruh (Schubert) Frauenliebe Und Leben Op
£14.00 used
KATHLEEN FERRIER Recital (1964 UK issue of the 1960 10 Mono LP also featuring Phyllis Spurr on piano front laminated flipback picture sleeve with 4.64 date on the back. The sleeve shows minimal shelfwear & the vinyl is flawless BR3052) Track Listing: Ye Banks And Braes Now Sleeps The Crimson Petal Drink To Me Only With Thine Eyes O Waly Waly I Know Where Im Going I Will Walk With My Love Blow The Wind Southerly Have You Seen But A Whyte Lillie Grow
£17.00 used
KATHLEEN FERRIER Kindertotenlieder (Mahler) & Songs and Duets (1972 UK Mono compilation LP a collection of the all too few records she recorded for Columbia before her untimely death in 1953 also featuring Isobel Bailllie [Piano] complete with libretto insert textured flipback picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear & the vinyl is flawless HLM7002) Track Listing: Mahler: Kindertotenlieder Purcell: Sound the Trumpet Purcell: Let us wander Purcell: Shepherd leave decoying Handel: Spring is coming Handel: Come to me soothing sleep Green: O praise the lord Green: I will lay me down in peace Mendelssohn: I would that my love Op
£14.00 used
KATHLEEN FERRIER Alto Rhapsody & Vier Ernste Gesange (1968 UK Decca Ace of Clubs label mono vinyl LP. Kathleen Ferrier performs Brahms vocal pieces including Sapphische Ode Botschaft Gestille Sehnsucht and Giestliches Wiegenlied as well asthe Alto Rhapsody and Vier Ernste Gesange front laminated picture sleeve with extensive liner notes
£12.00 used
KATHLEEN FERRIER A Song Recital (1968 UK 21-track mono LP featuring traditional folk songs accompanied by Phyllis Spur and John Newmark issued as Volume Five of a six part series of the finest of her recordings front laminated picture sleevewith extensive album notes. The sleeve shows only minor shelfwear & the vinyl is Excellent with minimal play ACL309) Track Listing: 01 Ma Bonny Lad 02 The Keel Row 03 Blow The Wind Southerly 04 I Have A Bonnet Trimmed With Blue 05 My Boy Willie 06 I Know Where Im Going 07 The Fidgety Bairn 08 I Will Walk With My Love 09 Ca The Yowes 10 O Waly Waly 11 Willow Willow 12 The Stuttering Lovers 13 Now Sleeps The Crimson Petal 14 The Fair House Of Joy 15 To Daisies 16 Over The Mountains 17 Have You Seen But A Whyte Lillie Grow
£14.00 used
KATHLEEN FERRIER Recital of Arias (1964 UK fourth issue of the 1953 4-track Mono 10 vinyl LP front laminated flipback picture sleeve. Kathlene Ferrier performs Arias by Handel Gluck and Mendelssohn with the London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Sir Malcolm Sargent and the Boyd Neel Orchestra conducted by Boyd Neel
£17.00 used
KATHLEEN FERRIER In Memoriam 6 EP (1962 UK green Decca label mono vinyl 7 EP. Kathleen Ferrier performs works by Mendelssohns Elijah Glucks Orfeo and Handels Xerxes with the London Philharmonic Orchestra conductedby Sir Malcolm Sargent front laminated flipback picture sleeve with extensive liner notes CEP724)
£15.00 used
KATHLEEN FERRIER Alto Rhapsody And Four Songs (1960 UK mono LP featuring the work of Brahms accompanied by The London Philharmonic Choir & Orchestra conducted by Clemens Krauss on The Rhapsody For Contralto Male Chorus & Orchestra [Opus 53]& with Phillis Spurr on Piano & Max Gilbert on Violin for the Four Songs front laminated flipback picture sleeve
£17.00 used