Copland wrote it as a stand alone piece, and later it became part of his Third Symphony. I don’t think that I have any recordings of it without being part of the Symphony. My two favorite recordings are Leonard Slatkin leading the St Louis SO (much preferred to his later, more Audiophile recording with Detroit, or Bernstein leading the New York Phil, on Sony
Fanfare for the Common Man,...best recording in your experience?
Like you, I have favorite music and favorite recordings of that music. I would appreciate your experience with what you have known to be the best recording of Copland's "Fanfare for the Common Man". I am interested in both the sound quality and performance. Thanks.