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 Britains 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
How to cite this record
ILR Sharing, "What is life? The Story of Kathleen Ferrier". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/ilrsharing/search/index.php/segment/1926 (Accessed 25 Apr 2025)