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Walton鈥檚 Spitfire Prelude - quintessentially British film music

William Walton鈥檚 Spitfire Prelude and Fugue was taken from his score for the 1942 film, 鈥楾he First of the Few.鈥�

It sets the mould for the rousing, patriotic music that became an essential propaganda weapon, helping to maintain Britain鈥檚 morale and fighting spirit during World War 2.

Duration:

3 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Orchestra 大象传媒 National Orchestra of Wales

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