Life and Career
Godfrey was born in London and educated at Haberdashers' Aske's Boys' School. He studied the piano under George Woodhouse, a pupil of Theodor Leschetizky, and in 1914 made a public appearance, at the age of 13, playing in a joint recital at the Bechstein Hall given by Woodhouse's pupils. Godfrey subsequently trained at the Guildhall School of Music, where he won prizes for ensemble playing, the Gold Medal for piano and the annual Mercers' Scholarship. While still a student, he performed as an accompanist in London.
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