A portrait of the great British contralto who, despite little formal musical training, rose from humble origins to become an internationally acclaimed artist before her tragic early death in 1953. With contributions from Dame Janet Baker , Ian Jack, Sir George Christie and Lady Evelyn Barbirolli.
Suzanne Phillips
Director
Kathleen Ferrier
Self (archive footage)
Janet Baker
Self

George Christie
Self
Evelyn Barbirolli
Self
Ian Jack
Self
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