The voice that sums up ‘what music means to me’

Alan Bennett on Kathleen Ferrier.

Brahms: Alto Rhapsody, op. 53. With Kathleen Ferrier; London Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir/ Clemens Krauss, recorded in 1949.

20 December 2015

3 minutes

Role	Contributor
Interviewed Guest	Alan Bennett
Singer	Kathleen Ferrier

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