The Prelude was originally conceived as the opening music for a triptych, The bud, the blossom and the berry. This idea was later abandoned and the opening music was scored for string orchestra to which it was intended to add a contrasting movement.
| Arrangement | String Orchestra |
| Format | Score |
| NumberOfPages | 8 |
| Media | Sheet Music |
| Publisher | Boosey and Hawkes |
| Contributors | Finzi, Gerald(Composer) |
| ISMN | 9790060094996 |