Kathleen Ferrier
About British contralto Kathleen Ferrier, a singer with an extraordinary career and a tragic destiny... Born in 1912, Kathleen Ferrier discovers the potential of her voice relatively late, while she is aged 31. She gains immediate success, as she is supported by some of the greatest artists of her time, such as Herbert von Karajan, John Barbirolli and Bruno Walter. Unfortunately, she quickly developed a malignant tumor, that put a premature end to her unique career. In 1953, at the age of 41, she dies from bone cancer. Includes amateur films in which we can see Kathleen chat and laugh with her friends, and interviews of close relatives or artists of our time (such as Nathalie Stutzmann).
- 2012
- 1 Hr 8 Mins
- Documentary, Music
About British contralto Kathleen Ferrier, a singer with an extraordinary career and a tragic destiny... Born in 1912, Kathleen Ferrier discovers the potential of her voice relatively late, while she is aged 31. She gains immediate success, as she is supported by some of the greatest artists of her time, such as Herbert von Karajan, John Barbirolli and Bruno Walter. Unfortunately, she quickly developed a malignant tumor, that put a premature end to her unique career. In 1953, at the age of 41, she dies from bone cancer. Includes amateur films in which we can see Kathleen chat and laugh with her friends, and interviews of close relatives or artists of our time (such as Nathalie Stutzmann).