William Walton's Spitfire Prelude and Fugue

Audio of William Walton's Spitfire Prelude and Fugue for symphony orchestra.

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[TheBantlingboy]

I saw this piece played by an orchestra at a proms in the park event whilst a Spitfire danced in the sky overhead - I was only 31 at the time and I had a tear in my eye - stirring stuff !!!!

[peplicus]

I´m not British, but Brazilian from Rio. Walton´s music (especially his symphonys) have always touched my soul deeply. I think he´s underated, and is perhaps one of the most lyrical, tender, affectionate composers of the 20th Century. His music is so elaborate, that only something as elaborate as the heart can understand it and cry with it.

[docwilkey]

Enjoyed, thanks for sharing.

[John Rostron]

I just love this piece of Music. But there again isn't all of Walton's stuff pretty damn good?

[shadowalker1776]

I enjoyed this.

[aon10003]

If you listen to this version and the version of the original film, then you really hear the difference between a god and an average orchestra.

[Jurgen Spatschke]

great! from germany best hugs ! so great!

[Menegoth]

You should've cried more, maybe that would've helped

[J S Lasher]

Oh, you poor thing! My Red Back Spider has just suffered a cardiac arrest.

[sturatcliffe]

I listened. I didn't get it.

[William Johnson]

what? what are you implying?

[Time4Tyner]

Listen to the Rite of Spring, then listen to this again.