Kathleen FerrierEpisode of October 11, 2014

The English contralto, Kathleen Ferrier (1912-53), had one of the most distinctive voices of the twentieth century and her musical legacy, as well as her reputation, endures today. This program tells the story of her extraordinary life and career leading to her untimely death at 41, at the peak of her success and fame. Newly released archives, diaries and photographs reveal the private story of a very modern, romantic woman, at odds with the mores of her times. (From France, in English) (Masterpiece) (Documentary) (Rpt) G

Kathleen Ferrier was broadcast on SBS ONE at Saturday 11 October 2014, 04:55.