Is there a preferred version of Fanfare for the Common Man?

Posted by: BigH47 on 10 February 2012

As the title says, I only have the ELP version(s).

 

Maybe a CD that also has the best of other Copland pieces.

Posted on: 10 February 2012 by Noogle

For me, the 1982 Telarc CD - Atlanta Symphony Orchestra conducted by Louis Lane - CD-80078.

 

Includes Fanfare for the Common Man / Rodeo / Appalachian Spring.

 

Recorded in Atlanta Symphony Hall on May 24, 1982. 
Microphones: Schoeps Colette Series 
Recorder: Soundstream Digital Tape Recorder 
Console: Neotek 
Monitor Speakers: ADS Model 1530 bi-amplified, ADS Model C2000 Crossover 
Power Amplifiers: Threshold Model 4000 
Interconnecting Cables: Audio-Technica 
Control Room Acoustic Treatment: Sonex from illbruck/usa

During the recording of the digital transfer and the subsequent transfer to disc, the entire audio chain was transformerless. The signal was not passed through any processing device (i.e., compression, limiting or equalization) at any step during production.

Sampling frequency conversion of Telarc's Soundstream digital transfer to the Compact Disc format was accomplished with the Studer SFC-16 sampling frequency converter. The digital information was not subject to any analog intersteps, thus preserving the integrity of the original digital master.

 

Posted on: 10 February 2012 by Mike Smiff

Or a copy on the black stuff, CBS  S 72872 the LSO conducted by Copland.

Posted on: 10 February 2012 by George Fredrik

The Copland conducts Copland CD from CBS is avaialble from Amazon. Put Copland conducts Copland into the search and on the [dot]UK version of Amazon it is at the top of the list.

 

ATB from George

 

Posted on: 10 February 2012 by m0omo0

Couldn't argue with the recommendations above, but maybe this one could be of remote interest to you as well Howard:

 

The Symphonic Organ, performed by William K. Trafka [Pro Organo, 1999]

 

William K. Trafka, 'The Symphonic Organ'

 

There are others on the organ, but I found this one interesting because if you like ELP, Pictures at an Exhibition is here too. I haven't got this particular version, but on the one I have I must say The Great Gates of Kiev on the organ is stunning.

 

There even exists a version of the Fanfare on the pedal steel guitar, but errh...

 

Not really on topic but hope that helps anyhow

Maurice

Posted on: 10 February 2012 by BigH47

Hey thanks guys, time for some searching then.

Posted on: 12 February 2012 by Bart

I was going to be a wiseass and post "ELP" but I see you've got that in your collection