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Mark Goddard, born in 1960, is a distinguished composer and musician. He studied at the Royal Academy of Music (RAM), where he earned the GRSM (hons) and LRAM (piano) degrees. During his time at RAM, he received nine awards for composition, including the prestigious Eric Coates Prize and the Capital Radio Prize After completing his studies, Mark married Pat Goddard, a fellow RAM student and bassoonist. They worked in Oxford for ten years, where Mark composed, arranged, and conducted orchestras and choirs. In 1989, they founded Spartan Press, which they later relocated to the Scottish Highlands12. In 2018, Mark and Pat sold Spartan Press and moved to Bristol, where they established Clifton Edition Limited in 2023. Mark was honored with the Associate of the Royal Academy of Music (ARAM) in 2015 for his contributions to the music profession.
Mark Goddard's About The Gods is inspired by six legendary figures from Greek mythology, each with their own unique musical character. Approximately grades 6-8. Duration:…
Mark Goddard’s About The Gods is inspired by six legendary figures from Greek mythology, each with their own unique musical character. Approximately grades 6-8. Duration: 10-11 minutes.
Composed in 2020 and originally published by EVC Publications, About The Gods has now been released under the Clifton Edition imprint.
The first performance was given by Ariana Pethard in the Royal Albert Hall: Elgar Room, as part of the Elena Cobb Star Prize Festival, April 6th 2022.