Biography

Kathleen Ferrier was born on April 22, 1912 in Higher Walton, Lancashire, England, UK. She was married to Bert Wilson. She died on October 8, 1953 in London, England, UK.

Opera singer (contralto).

The Kathleen Ferrier Awards, instituted 1956, are considered Britain's most prestigious singing awards.

She was awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1953 Queen's New Year Honours List for her services to music.

She was cremated at Golders Green Crematorium in Golders Green, London, England.