biography
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Ogdon, John (Andrew Howard)
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| sex:
| male
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| lived:
| (1937–89)
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| biography:
| Pianist, born in Mansfield Woodhouse, Nottinghamshire, C England, UK. He studied in Manchester, and in 1962 was joint prizewinner in the Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow. He had a powerful technique, a remarkable memory, and a huge repertory. He also composed, his works including a piano concerto. Illness forced him to give up playing for several years. |
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