1912-1953
When she died tragically of cancer at the early age of 41, Kathleen Ferrier had within the space of only ten years gained an international reputation as a singer. The quality of her voice, her gaiety, and the warmth of her personality are remembered by her friends in this radio portrait. Speakers include WINIFRED FERRIER
SIR JOHN BARBIROLLI
SIR ARTHUR BLISS
BENJAMIN BRITTEN , JOHN FRANCIS ROY HENDERSON. MAURICE JACOBSON GERALD MOORE , JOHN NEWMARK PETER PEARS, ALAN RAWSTHORNE Compiled and produced by ROBERT POCOCK