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John Ogdon
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Born in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
Born on 27th of January 1937
Died on 1st of August 1989

Born 1937. Died 1989 - English pianist and composer.

Studied at Royal Manchester College of Music. Joint winner of Moscow Tchaikovsky competition in 1962. His works include a piano concerto. Career shortened by onset of mental illness.

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http://johnogdon.org.uk/index.php In Memory

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