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Walton’s Spitfire Prelude - quintessentially British film music

William Walton’s Spitfire Prelude and Fugue was taken from his score for the 1942 film, ‘The First of the Few.’

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

Duration:

3 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Orchestra ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ National Orchestra of Wales

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