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A Recollection of the 1st Performance of The Nottingham Symphony
A recollection by Alan Bush's wife, Nancy Bush.

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Allegro from Africa
1st Movement: 'Sherwood Forest' from Symphony No. 2 - 'Nottingham'
1st Movement: 'The Wild' from Symphony No. 4 - Lascaux Symphony
'Vivo vivace' from Sonatina for Recorders and Piano (Op. 82)
'Poem' from Concert Suite for Cello and Orchestra (Op. 37)
4th Movement from the Piano Concerto (Op. 18)
1st Movement from String Quartet in A Minor (Op. 4)
Sonata in B Minor
3rd Movement 'Alla Bulgara' from Three Concert Studies (Op. 31)

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In 'The Correspondence of Alan Bush and John Ireland, 1927 - 1961', Rachel O'Higgins previews her forthcoming book about the long musical and personal relationship between Alan Bush and John Ireland. See also Alan's own piece 'My Studies and Friendship with John Ireland' in the Writing section.

The Recordings page has been updated with the latest Alan Bush CDs. Many tracks from current Alan Bush CDs can be heard on the Listen page.

The site has a Operas section devoted to Alan Bush's four full length operas, illustrated with photos from productions.

The Gallery contains many photos of Alan Bush and scenes from his four operas.

"In My Eighth Decade and Other Essays" by Alan Bush can now be purchased direct from the Alan Bush Music Trust. Click here for details. A shortened version of the title essay can be viewed here.

	News Regularly updated news about concerts, events, recordings, broadcasts and publications.
	Profile A profile of Alan Bush written by his eldest daughter, Rachel O'Higgins.
	Writing Articles and extracts from books by Alan Bush himself.
	Articles A series of articles about the life and music of Alan Bush.
	Music The complete and definitive reference for all of Alan Bush's works and recordings. Also features commentaries on his works.
	Listen Listen to selected tracks from current Alan Bush CDs.
	Gallery A collection of photographs.
	Timeline Events and music listed by year.
	Trust Contact and general information about the Alan Bush Music Trust.
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	Contact Please use this page to contact the Trust.