Tonigh at 8:30PM (CET) on Mezzo! KathleenFerrier - A documentary directed for the 100th anniversary of great British contralto Kathleen Ferrier, a singer with an extraordinary career and a tragic destiny... https://bit.ly/3ZIVAk2 | Mezzo

Have you heard of Kathleen Battle? • Born in Portsmouth, Ohio, she became one of the most sought-after voices in classical music. With a voice that blends grace, power, and precision, she has delivered breathtaking opera performances, Grammy-winning recordings, and iconic collaborations across genres. • Whether she’s in the grandest opera houses or the most intimate recitals, her artistry is a masterclass in storytelling through song. A legacy of excellence, influence, and inspiration. • Let’s g

Kathleen Ferrier, (1912 – 1953) was an English contralto singer who achieved an international reputation as a stage, concert and recording artist, with a repertoire extending from folksong and popular ballads to the classical works of Bach, Brahms, Mahler and Elgar. Her death from cancer, at the height of her fame, was a shock to the musical world and particularly to the general public, which was kept in ignorance of the nature of her illness until after her death. | Great Opera Singers