Ogdon, John (1937-1989), an English concert pianist, won international fame while in his early twenties. Ogdon became known for his interpretations of the music of such composers as Franz Liszt of Hungary and Ferruccio Busoni of Italy. Ogdon won the International Franz Liszt Piano Competition in London in 1961 and first prize in the prestigious Tchaikovsky International Competition for piano in Moscow in 1962, which launched his worldwide career. Ogdon composed some music, mainly for piano.
John Andrew Howard Ogdon was born on Jan. 27, 1937, in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. He died on Aug. 1, 1989.
