Brenda Lucas Ogdon and her husband, John Ogdon, toured extensively, including memorable trips to the Soviet Union where they played to warmly appreciative audiences.
Performer Biography
Brenda Lucas Ogdon was voted a Woman of the Year in 1989 following the publication of her book "Virtuoso," which chronicled her life with her husband, John Ogdon.
Performer Biography
Brenda Lucas Ogdon was known as an accompanist at the Royal Manchester College, mainly for violinists and instrumentalists, and won the College's Harriet Cohen Silver Medal for accompanists.
Recording & Production
The recording was made using a Steinway Model D piano, Chrome Tape High Bias, and the Dolby B Noise Reduction System, and was digitally mastered.
Performer Biography
Brenda Lucas Ogdon, the pianist on this album, was awarded the Associated Board's Gold Medal in 1949 for scoring the highest mark in the entire country at Grade VII.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded during a recital at Caruth Auditorium, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas, U.S.A. in 1992.
Performer Biography
Brenda Lucas Ogdon studied with Iso Elinson, a Russian pianist and primary professor at the Royal Manchester College, who she considered her most influential teacher.
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