Geoffrey Bush, the composer, received informal composition lessons during school holidays from John Ireland, a notable English composer.
Recording & Production
Lyrita, the record label, expressed gratitude to the family of Geoffrey Bush for their support of this recording.
Composer Biography
Geoffrey Bush, the composer, had a passion for detective fiction and collaborated with his friend, composer Bruce Montgomery (aka Edmund Crispin), on a short detective story.
Compositional Technique
An important aspect of Geoffrey Bush's work was arranging other composers' music, including pieces by Thomas Arne, John Field, and Sterndale Bennett.
Composer Biography
Beyond composition, Geoffrey Bush was also a pianist, organist, BBC broadcaster, and successful writer, including a guide to music and essays.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Geoffrey Bush, the composer, described his own music as lyrical, rhythmic, economical, clear-cut in texture, and direct of utterance, avoiding complex or experimental styles.
Composer Biography
Geoffrey Bush, the composer, was a committed pacifist who helped look after evacuated children during the war at the Hostel of the Good Shepherd in Tredegar.
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