Kathleen Ferrier

English contralto (1912–1953).

Born April 22nd, 1912 in Preston. [ref]

Died October 8th, 1953 at 41 years old in London (cancer, breast cancer). [ref]

Occupations
opera singer, recording artist, singer
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