American Landscapes

Series produced by KCME

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American Landscapes is a weekly potpourri of the best of American music, hosted by Michael Campion. You’ll be treated to works by composers such as Copland, Samuel Barber, George Gershwin, Leonard Bernstein, Edward MacDowell, George Chadwick and many others. There will be much-loved music that never gets old, music to get reacquainted with and music that you’ll be hearing for the first time, with plenty to add to your list of favorites. And every piece you hear will be born in the USA!

American Landscapes is produced and hosted by Michael Campion.


194 Pieces

Order by: Newest First | Oldest First
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This week Jennifer Higdon fills our dance card, Eric Ewazen rues our divisive times, Roy Harris does Abraham Lincoln, Elena Ruehr brings Ann Patche...

Bought by KVNO, WDPR, KVNO, KWAX, and WYAP


  • Added: Aug 02, 2021
  • Length: 58:01
  • Purchases: 5
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An eclectic selection of music with a band arrangement of music from The Red Pony by Aaron Copland, beautiful, meditative works from Michael Daughe...

Bought by KVNO, WDPR, KVNO, KWAX, and WYAP


  • Added: Jul 20, 2021
  • Length: 57:43
  • Purchases: 5
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This week a mountainous inspiration from Alan Hovhaness, chamber music by George W. Chadwick, an intimate work by Samantha Sack, classic ragtime fr...

Bought by WDPR, KWAX, and KVNO


  • Added: Jul 14, 2021
  • Length: 57:33
  • Purchases: 3
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Music in Celebration of July 4th. Composers include John Williams, Morton Gould and William Grant Still.

Bought by WGTE Public Media, WVIA, WDPR, KALW, WRTI and more


  • Added: May 11, 2018
  • Length: 57:57
  • Purchases: 11
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Music this week by Samuel Barber and Lawrence Mumford; Howard Hanson's favorite summer spot, Ferde Grofe's tribute to New York and Broadway and oth...

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  • Added: Jun 14, 2021
  • Length: 58:02
  • Purchases: 6
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An uplifting symphony in time of war by Jerome Moross, early twentieth century chamber music by Harry Newton Redman, a haunting theme and a jovial ...

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  • Added: Jun 10, 2021
  • Length: 57:58
  • Purchases: 6
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Charles Ives' First Symphony, a staple for saxophone by Paul Creston, a memory of Corsica from Rick Sowash, music inspired by ancient Chinese bell ...

Bought by WDPR, KVNO, KVNO, and KWAX


  • Added: May 24, 2021
  • Length: 57:42
  • Purchases: 4
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Music on the show this week by Henry Hadley, Arthur Foote, John Corigliano, Rubin Goldmark and others.

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  • Added: May 12, 2021
  • Length: 58:13
  • Purchases: 6
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This week music inspired by Hemingway from Michael Daugherty, a trip across the sea with Edward MacDowell, Caroline Shaw celebrates Dumbarton Oaks...

Bought by KVNO, WDPR, KVNO, KVNO, and KWAX


  • Added: Apr 15, 2021
  • Length: 58:03
  • Purchases: 5
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Marches by Francis Johnson, flowery piano music by Amy Beach, a celebration of spirit of adventure by J. A. C. Redford. waltzing cowboys by Aaron C...

Bought by KVNO, WDPR, KVNO, KVNO, and KWAX


  • Added: Apr 02, 2021
  • Length: 57:57
  • Purchases: 5
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Music inspired by the Middle East from Henry Cowell, a legendary piece for violin and piano from Arthur Foote, music for the Mississippi by Ferde G...

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  • Added: Mar 22, 2021
  • Length: 57:57
  • Purchases: 4
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An eclectic selection of American music from the Naxos label. Composers include Lucien Lambert, George Templeton Strong, Lincoln Mayorga and others.

Bought by KVNO, WDPR, KVNO, KVNO, and KWAX


  • Added: Mar 18, 2021
  • Length: 57:32
  • Purchases: 5
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Dan Locklair celebrates Autumn, Dave Brubeck is inspired by Chopin, Aaron Copland celebrates human rights and more.

Bought by KVNO, GCR (Global Community Radio), WDPR, KVNO, KVNO and more


  • Added: Mar 03, 2021
  • Length: 58:02
  • Purchases: 6
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Women in the arts have had a difficult time over the centuries. On this program a selection of amazing works by American women composers.

Bought by WNMU-FM, GCR (Global Community Radio), WDPR, High Plains Public Radio, KVNO and more


  • Added: May 11, 2018
  • Length: 57:27
  • Purchases: 10
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Amy Beach became the first internationally recognized American woman composer. This week we'll hear some of the music that made her famous.

Bought by WDPR, KVNO, KVNO, KWAX, and 'The Sea'


  • Added: May 13, 2018
  • Length: 57:44
  • Purchases: 5
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Romantic music by George W. Chadwick, Arne Oldberg and Edna Pietsch, a Beautiful American Rhapsody by Kenneth Fuchs, The mythology of Peter Boyer a...

Bought by KVNO, WDPR, KVNO, KVNO, and KWAX


  • Added: Feb 17, 2021
  • Length: 57:36
  • Purchases: 5
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The first African-American woman to have a work premiered by a major American orchestra, Price broke the race and gender barriers and became an imp...

Bought by Rhythm & News Service, WDPR, KVNO, WVIA, KVNO and more


  • Added: Aug 26, 2019
  • Length: 58:26
  • Purchases: 8
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William Grant Still was among the most important of African American Composers. Combining styles that spoke of his country and his race, his music ...

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  • Added: Jul 09, 2019
  • Length: 58:17
  • Purchases: 7
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The rich history of American music would be considerably less rich and vibrant without the contributions of African Americans. This week a selectio...

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  • Added: Apr 25, 2019
  • Length: 57:28
  • Purchases: 8
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Music inspired by the 16th President of the United States by George Frederick McKay, Aaron Copland, Michael Daugherty, Paul Turok, John Knowles Pai...

Bought by Rhythm & News Service, WDPR, KVNO, and KWAX


  • Added: Jan 31, 2021
  • Length: 57:58
  • Purchases: 4