Beck - Symphony No. 1

Symphony No. 1 in C

“Age to Age”

Of all my works, this is the most pseudo-autobiographical. Just had to get it out of my system, I suppose—I do believe it has considerable musicological interest, despite its occasional flukes. But that is not, ultimately, for me to decide, I suppose.

The third and fourth movements are represented here by a single track, because they are intended to be performed without a break. The third movement ends with a crescendoed cacophany; and the fourth begins then with a sort of "mystical" full stop (though not silent) before proceeding.

I. Age of Beginnings

II. Age of Innocence

III. Age of Awakenings
IV. Age of Enlightenment

Approx. total performance time: 31:28

This work was composed/scored in Finale and later rendered in REAPER, using the EastWest Quantum Leap sound libraries.

“Praise Him with trumpet sound... harp and lyre... timbrel... stringed instruments and pipes... loud cymbals...”

“Praise the Lord!”

— Psalm 150
The Bible

The music of Charles O. Beck

Symphony No. 1 in C

“Age to Age”