John Alden Carpenter (Symphony No. 1)

Carpenter's Symphony No. 1 (1940) was based on an earlier first symphony subtitled "Sermons in Stones" (1916). Technically a single-movement work, the overhauled version of the symphony can be divided into five connected sections.
And what's this? Listen to the Largo (fifth section) at about 15:10. You will hear a familiar tune that is very much a part of our current film culture. I think Mr. Carpenter should get some credit for this.
Performed by the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine
Conducted by the always awesome John McLaughlin Williams
Available with two other Carpenter works on the Naxos label: www.naxos.com/...
Paintings by Albert Bierstadt (1830-1902)
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