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
15 Kathleen Ferrier new and used vinyl albums and singles UK sellers
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
£12.00 used
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
£20.00 used
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
£20.00 used
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
£20.00 used