The Life and Art of Kathleen Ferrier
Diane Perelsztejn

The Life and Art of Kathleen Ferrier
Diane Perelsztejn
Documentary
Diane Perelsztejn
The Life and Art of Kathleen Ferrier is about the distinctive English contralto, Kathleen Ferrier (1912-1953) one of the truly great singers of the XXth century, and, in particular, her enduring musical legacy today. Drawing on a wealth of new, recently discovered information sourced from archives around the world, the film recasts Ferrier’s life and stunning international career in a contemporary idiom, revealing a modern, romantic woman at odds with her time.