MSS Mus. 338, 339. Alan Bush Collection. Vols xiii, xiv. Concerto for violin and orchestra, op.32; [1948]-1949. ‘Dedicated to Max Rostal, as a grateful tribute to his artistry as a violinist and encouragement as a friend’ (MS Mus. 339, f. 4). Published in an arrangement for violin and piano by the composer, the violin part edited by Max Rostal, Joseph Williams, 1951. Two volumes.
MSS Mus. 422-424. Alan Bush Collection. Vols xcvii-xcix. Choral music (without orchestra); 1927-circa 1985, n.d. Scores, in ink, unless stated otherwise. Three volumes. 360 x 275mm.
MSS Mus. 425, 426. Alan Bush Collection. Vols c, ci. Songs for voice and piano; [1929-81]. The score of ‘Cradle Song for an Unwanted Child’ (words, Randall Swingler), arranged for solo voice and piano, is Add. 52464 B, ff. 3-7. Two volumes.
MSS Mus. 332, 333. Alan Bush Collection. Vols vii, viii. Symphony no.1 in C, for orchestra, op.21; June 1939 – Aug. 1940. The last movement was revised to form ‘Defender of Peace’, op.39 (see MS Mus. 340, ff. 83-106). Full score published Joseph Williams, 1956, reproduced from the autograph full score. Two volumes.
MSS Mus. 327, 328. Alan Bush Collection. Vols ii, iii. ‘Dance Overture, for military band, op.12; 1930. Dedicated to Edward Clark. Commissioned by the BBC. Full score of the version for orchestra published Joseph Williams, 1956, reproduced from the autograph full score. Two volumes.
Scope & Content:
Edward Clark, composer and conductor: 'Dance Overture', op.12, by A. D. Bush , dedicated to Edward Clark: 1930.