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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.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Orchestra | 大象传媒 National Orchestra of Wales |
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