Celebrating 25 Years of Excellence

Kathleen Ferrier Sings Brahms, Chausson & Mahler

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Catalogue No: SOMMCD 075
Release Date: 2008-04-01
Number of Discs: 1
EAN/UPC: 748871207525
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This disc is compiled from three BBC broadcasts between 1947 and 1951 singing with three of the most famous British conductors of the era. Kathleen Ferrier's was a natural, unforced, God-given voice, allied to a depth of musical understanding that was equally natural at the same time as being enhanced by a musical curiosity arising from a born singer. This disc amply illustrates Ferrier's artistry in a manner that speaks directly to the listener.

Kathleen Ferrier – Contralto

BBC Symphony Orchestra conducted by Sir Malcolm Sargent
Halle Orchestra conducted by Sir John Barbirolli
BBC Symphony Orchestra, BBC Women’s Chorus conducted by Sir Adrian Boult

Modern computer sound technology has made considerable advances in recent years – the result is that we can experience these recordings today as examples of Kathleen Ferrier’s art, in sonic terms much better than was available to earlier generations.

On This Recording

  1. Brahms: 4 Ernste Gesänge, Op. 121 - 1. Denn Es Gehet Dem Menschen Wie Dem Vieh
  2. Brahms: 4 Ernste Gesänge, Op. 121 - 2. Ich Wandte Mich Und Sahe An Alle
  3. Brahms: 4 Ernste Gesänge, Op. 121 - 3. O Tod, Wie Bitter Bist Du
  4. Brahms: 4 Ernste Gesänge, Op. 121 - 4. Wenn Ich Mit Menschen, Und Engelszungen Redete
  5. Chausson: Poème De L'Amour Et De La Mer, Op. 19 - La Fleur Des Eaux
  6. Chausson: Poème De L'Amour Et De La Mer, Op. 19 - Interlude
  7. Chausson: Poème De L'Amour Et De La Mer, Op. 19 - La Mort De L'Amour.. Le Temps Des Liliacs
  8. Mahler: Mahler Symphony #3 In D Minor - 4. Sehr Langsam
  9. Mahler: Mahler Symphony #3 In D Minor - 5. Lustig Im Tempo & Keck Im Ausdruck