Kathleen Ferrier. An die Musik. Schubert. To Music. Contralto
The contralto Kathleen Ferrier age 41 years died following a long illness against cancer. Her death came as a terrible shock to her many admirers. Here is Klever Kaff singing Schubert s An die Musik. Sung in German. English Translation: You, noble Art, in how many grey hours, When life s mad tumult wraps around me, Have you kindled my heart to warm love, Have you transported me into a better world, Transported into a better world Often has a sigh flowing out from your harp, A sweet, divine harmony from you Unlocked to me the heaven of better times, You, noble Art, I thank you for it You, noble Art, I thank you PHOTOS. Kathleen singing in recital. Usher Hall, during the Edinburgh International Festival. In Princes Street Gardens during the Edinburgh International Festival. Short extract from Wikipedia: Shortly after Ferrier s death an appeal was launch
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