Brenda lucas biography

In 1949 Brenda was awarded the Gold Medal from the Associated Board for the highest marks in any Practical subject throughout the British Isles, Northern Ireland and Eire for Grade VII Piano.

Brenda went on to graduate with Honours from the Royal Northern College of Music in 1957.  John Ogdon was a Student at the College at the same time and John and Brenda were married in 1960.

Brenda embarked on a Solo career making her first appearance with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra at the age of 21 and giving Solo Recitals for the BBC from the Manchester Studio.  She also gave a Solo Recital at the Wigmore Hall during the early sixties.  John and Brenda performed as a Duo partnership and were invited to play at several major Festivals i.e.

Edinburgh (1962/63), Cheltenham, Aldeburgh, Sintra to name but a few.

Brenda has appeared with the following orchestras:  London Symphony; BBC Scottish Orchestra; Royal Philharmonic; Birmingham Symphony; Royal Liverpool