What is life? The Story of Kathleen Ferrier

Title

What is life? The Story of Kathleen Ferrier

Date

1987

Description

'What is Life’ is the story of the Lancashire telephone operator who became one of Britain’s foremost concert singers, and the greatest contralto of her time. Tragically, Kathleen Ferrier died of cancer at the peak of her fame. The programme traces her story in words and music from her success in local competitions to world-wide fame on the concert platform.

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Duration

00:51:08

Genre

Documentary

Radio station

Red Rose Radio

Place of publication

Preston

Language

English

Country of origin

United Kingdom

Technical information

Stereo

Credits

contralto

Kathleen Ferrier