Mark Goddard — Composer

Author: MTRG

  • Sonata Felice

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    Clarinet and Piano Op. 16 Completed: 15th June, 1977 and fully revised in October 2018.First performance at Cheney School Oxford: Beverley Couling (clarinet) and Mark Goddard (piano). Sonata Felice means ‘Happy Sonata’.  Introductory YouTube Video Contents I: Andante II: Allegro III: Vivace impetuosità   Sample pages Op 16 – Full Score samples Op 16 –…

  • Oxford Variations

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    Flute and Piano Op. 13 A brand new edition is currently being prepared by Clifton Edition. Due to be released later in 2026. A short video: Introducing Oxford Variations Op. 13 Theme and four variations. Completed: 15th August, 1976 and revised in 2018. 1st Performance: Yenworthy, Devon. September 30th 1976. Katie Thomas (flute) and Mark…

  • The Circus for Orchestra

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    A light overture for orchestra  Op. 39 A new edition is currently in preparation with Clifton Edition.Due to be released later in 2026. Programme Note Composed in April 1981 and fully revised in 2018, this overture, which parallels some of the traditional circus acts (for example trapeze, jugglers, clowns etc.), is meant as an affectionate…

  • Sinfonietta

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    A Chamber Symphony  Op. 31 A brand new edition is being prepared by Clifton Edition.Release date: later in 2026. Introductory YouTube video… Programme Note Written in December 1979 in London, and revised in 2018, the four movements energetically explore an ambiguously tonal sound world. The style is essentially neo-classical (?) rhythmically exciting and intense, yet…

  • Beowulf for Orchestra

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    A Symphonic Poem  Op. 62 Introductory YouTube video New Edition The brand new performing edition, prepared by Clifton Edition, will be released during 2026. The music has been revised and fully typeset to the highest standards. Some parts are now optional, to widen the opportunities for performance (see ‘Scoring’ below). Please complete the “contact” form…

  • Trauer-Musik

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    This work will be published by Clifton Edition in 2026. Currently ‘In Preparation’. Carl Maria von Weber:Trauer-Musik J 116 Reconstructed byMark Goddard forFour Part Choir (SATB)Baritone SoloistFlute2 Clarinets in Bb2 Bassoons2 Horns in F2 Trumpets in BbBass TromboneTimpani Duration: approx. 7 minutes Programme Note Trauer-Musik or “Mourning Music” by Weber, composed for the actor Max…

  • The Heat of the Sun

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    A new performing edition ofThe Heat of the Sun is currently being prepared by Clifton Edition, for release later in 2026. A Dream Cycle for Strings  (Op. 46) The New Edition The brand new performing edition of this work is nearly completed. The music has been revised and fully typeset to the highest standards. Please…

  • Trombone Concerto

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    Mark Goddard’s Trombone Concerto (Op. 65) has just been fully re-typeset and a new edition released by Clifton Edition. The new edition presents the concerto in two separately available products as follows: Sneak preview PDF sample files available to view here… Piano Reduction ExcerptsSolo Trombone Part Excerpts   YouTube Introductory Video More details The work…