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 Recital of Arias (1965 UK fifth issue of the 1953 4-track Mono 10 vinyl LP front laminated flipback picture sleeve with no date on the back. 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
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KATHLEEN FERRIER Bach & Handel Arias (UK stereo vinyl LP. Originally performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Sir Adrian Boult in 1960 this unique recording added an entirely new stereo orchestra larrangement to a vocal performance made by Kathleen Ferrier only a few weeks before her final performance in 1952
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KATHLEEN FERRIER Mahler: Das Lied Von Der Erde (1976 UK 6-track vinyl LP with Julius Patzak (tenor) and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Bruno Walter. The sleeve shows little wear and the vinyl is in Excellent condition ACL305) Track Listing: Das Lied Von Der Erde (The Song Of The Earth) A1 1
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KATHLEEN FERRIER Recital (1963 UK issue of the 1960 10 Mono LP also featuring Phyllis Spurr on piano front laminated flipback picture sleeve with 12.63 date on the back. The sleeve shows just light shelfwear & the vinyl remains in Excellent condition with just a few light surface scuffs to show for over fifty five years 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
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KATHLEEN FERRIER Schumann: Frauenliebe Und Leben Opus 42 / Brahms: Vier Ernste Gesänge Opus 121 (Late 50s UK Second issue of the 1953 Mono LP on the silver lettered Decca label also featuring John Newmark on Piano front laminated flipbackpicture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear & the vinyl remains in superb condition with few signs of play LXT2556) Track Listing: Frauenliebe Und Leben Op
£20.00 used
KATHLEEN FERRIER Broadcast Recital From Norway (1957 UK LP also featuring Phyllis Spurr [Piano] including works by Purcell Handel Wolf & Ludvig Irgens-Jensen fully laminated scalloped flipback picture sleeve with 57.9 date on the back. The flimsy sleeve shows just a little scuffing to the flips & some laminate split at the opening with the vinyl remaining near as new with few signs of play LXT5324) Track Listing: Hark
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KATHLEEN FERRIER with THE GLYNDEBOURNE FESTIVAL CHORUS & SOUTHERN PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA conducted by FRITZ STIEDRY Gluck: Orfeo Ed Euridice (1956 UK LP also featuring Ann Ayars & Zoë Vlachopoulos [Sopranos] fully laminated picture sleeve with 56.2 date on the back and a charming shop annotation indicating that this was originally purchased with Record Tokens
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KATHLEEN FERRIER Schubert & Schumann Recital (1957 UK 10 LP also featuring Phyllis Spurr [Piano] fully laminated scalloped flipback picture sleeve with 57/6 date on the back. The sleeve shows just a little light storage wear & the vinyl remains in fantastic conditionwith few signs of play LW5098) Track Listing: Gretchen Am Spinnrade Op
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KATHLEEN FERRIER A Lieder Recital (1968 UK Decca Ace of Clubs label mono 18-track vinyl LP. Kathleen Ferrier performs Schumann Schubert and Wolf front laminated sleeve with extensive sleevenotes. The sleeve shows minimal wear and the vinyl appears barely played ACL307) Track Listing: Schumann: Frauenliebe Und Leben Op
£12.00 used
KATHLEEN FERRIER A Broadcast Recital Of English Songs And Arias By Purcell And Handel (1968 UK 13-track mono LP featuring traditional folk songs arranged by Warlock Bridge Parry Stanford and others issued as Volume Six of a six part seriesof the finest of her recordings front laminated picture sleeve with extensive album notes
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