Modern British Piano Music: Rawsthorne, Birtwistle, Maxwell Davies, Hoddinott...

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Modern British Piano Music: Rawsthorne, Birtwistle, Maxwell Davies, Hoddinott... - John Ogdon - Vinyl LP

Tracks

Rawsthorne: BalladeAlan Rawsthorne, John Ogdon
10:53
Hall: Piano Suite: I. PreludeRichard Hall, John Ogdon
0:58
Hall: Piano Suite: II. OstinatoRichard Hall, John Ogdon
1:53
Hall: Piano Suite: III. IntermezzoRichard Hall, John Ogdon
1:58
Hall: Piano Suite: IV. ScherzoRichard Hall, John Ogdon
2:20
Hall: Piano Suite: V. Second OstinatoRichard Hall, John Ogdon
2:57
Hall: Piano Suite: VI. Recitative and ChoraleRichard Hall, John Ogdon
3:36
Goehr: Piano Sonata, Op. 2Alexander Goehr, John Ogdon
13:59
Goehr: 3 Piano Pieces, Op. 18: No. 1, LargamenteAlexander Goehr, John Ogdon
4:09
Goehr: 3 Piano Pieces, Op. 18: No. 2, AndanteAlexander Goehr, John Ogdon
2:44
Goehr: 3 Piano Pieces, Op. 18: No. 3, Molto allegroAlexander Goehr, John Ogdon
4:22
Birtwistle: PrécisHarrison Birtwistle, John Ogdon
4:23
Maxwell Davies: 5 Piano Pieces, Op. 2: No. 1, AndantePeter Maxwell Davies, John Ogdon
1:22
Maxwell Davies: 5 Piano Pieces, Op. 2: No. 2, AllegroPeter Maxwell Davies, John Ogdon
1:50
Maxwell Davies: 5 Piano Pieces, Op. 2: No. 3, AndantePeter Maxwell Davies, John Ogdon
4:21
Maxwell Davies: 5 Piano Pieces, Op. 2: No. 4, Adagio non troppoPeter Maxwell Davies, John Ogdon
1:43
Maxwell Davies: 5 Piano Pieces, Op. 2: No. 5, AllegrettoPeter Maxwell Davies, John Ogdon
3:28
Blake: Variations for PianoDavid Blake, John Ogdon
6:45
Headington: ToccataChristopher Headington, John Ogdon
4:06
Hoddinott: Piano Sonata No. 2, Op. 27: I. ModeratoAlun Hoddinott, John Ogdon
4:30
Hoddinott: Piano Sonata No. 2, Op. 27: II. AdagioAlun Hoddinott, John Ogdon
4:55
Hoddinott: Piano Sonata No. 2, Op. 27: III. AllegroAlun Hoddinott, John Ogdon
3:00
Sherlaw Johnson: Piano Sonata No. 2: I. Tempo I & IIRobert Johnson, John Ogdon
4:06
Sherlaw Johnson: Piano Sonata No. 2: II. L'istesso tempoRobert Johnson, John Ogdon
9:05
Sherlaw Johnson: Piano Sonata No. 2: III. Flexible tempoRobert Johnson, John Ogdon
8:41

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About John Ogdon

John Ogdon, born in Mansfield Woodhouse, Nottinghamshire, was a prodigious English pianist and composer whose life and career were marked by extraordinary talent and tragic circumstances. Born on 27 January 1937, Ogdon shared his birthday with Mozart, a coincidence that foreshadowed his own remarkable musical gifts. He studied at the Royal Manchester College of Music, where his prodigious abilities quickly became apparent.

Ogdon's career was characterised by his awe-inspiring natural talent, earning him a reputation as one of the most gifted British pianists of the 20th century. His performances were known for their depth and intensity, reflecting a genius that was both fragile and powerful. Despite his success, Ogdon's life was marked by personal struggles, making him one of the most tragic figures in British musical history.

Ogdon's legacy endures through his recordings and the John Ogdon Foundation, established in his memory to inspire and assist young musicians. His contributions to classical piano continue to inspire and captivate audiences worldwide.