John Ogdon: Living with Genius
Profile of Britain's greatest ever classical pianist and of one of the most successful musical partnerships of the last 50 years, that of John Ogdon and wife Brenda Lucas Ogdon.
Profile of Britain's greatest ever classical pianist and of one of the most successful musical partnerships of the last 50 years, that of John Ogdon and his wife Brenda Lucas Ogdon. For the first time, Brenda and her children Richard and Annabel tell the personal story of John Ogdon - the husband, father and genius.
This is a story of their lives together, one that covers their rollercoaster ride from extraordinary and deserved success to tragic adversity and despair. Featuring unique archive and contemporary performance as well as candid interviews with those who knew him best, this incredible tale is a moving account of their professional partnership.
A fascinating reflection on the power of the art form itself, gained from a lifetime of living, breathing, teaching and performing.
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Tchaikovsky competition
Duration: 02:53
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Executive Producer | David Notman-Watt |
| Producer | Zoe Dobson |
| Director | Zoe Dobson |
| Participant | John Ogdon |
| Participant | Brenda Ogdon |
| Participant | Richard Ogdon |
| Participant | Annabel Ogdon |
| Participant | Rodney Friend |
| Participant | Bryce Morrison |
| Participant | Stephen Hough |
| Participant | Brian Masters |
| Participant | Vladimir Ashkenazy |
| Participant | Peter Donohoe |
| Participant | Cleo Laine |
| Participant | Clive Barda |
| Participant | Kozzie Barda |
| Participant | Michael Kerr |
John Ogdon: A Musical Tribute
A piano recital with performances by Peter Donohoe.
