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Taking singing lessons and studying piano by the age of four, learning the clarinet by the age of eight, at nine playing the penny whistle and at ten, Suzanne heard the unmissable sound of the Irish Flautist, James Galway.

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From that moment on she knew she wanted to play the flute.

Suzanne's studies took place in Manchester, England at Chetham School of Music, the Royal Northern College of Music with Peter Lloyd (where she graduated with honours) and finally at the Paris Conservatory with Alain Marion.

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Whilst studying at Chethams, she had the good fortune to meet and study in Switzerland with her mentor James Galway, who was enchanted by her playing.

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Recent concerts include appearing as Concerto soloist with the English Chamber Orchestra at Elizabeth  Hall, London and performing Principal Flute with Britain's longest established orchestra, the Halle Orchestra, in many of Britain's finest concert halls.


Suzanne crosses stylistic borders and musical boundaries with great ease and beauty, which gives her music making a world wide appeal.

The exquisite velvety tone Suzanne produces from her silver flute has been heard by thousands of people across the UK on BBC television and Radio where she has performed numerous times.

Britain's most acclaimed international flautist, Suzanne Godfrey's show evokes sheer exuberance. Uplifting and moving, her spectacular show brings the worlds most loved music to life, from cinematic masterpieces, haunting renditions of Irish favourites, through to captivating classics.

First prize winner of the British Flute Society International Young Artists Competition,

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Suzanne has been described in the press as:

"Breathtaking .... A captivating Soloist"   The Independent

"World Class"  The Daily Mail