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.


195 Pieces

Order by: Newest First | Oldest First
Myths, Legends and Tales
From: KCME
Series: American Landscapes
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American music representing stories that stir our imaginations.

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


  • Added: Apr 11, 2019
  • Length: 58:09
  • Purchases: 4
Howard Hanson's America
From: KCME
Series: American Landscapes
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Beginning in the 1950s, Howard Hanson and the Eastman-Rochester Orchestra embarked on a series of recordings of American music that have become leg...

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


  • Added: Oct 29, 2018
  • Length: 57:45
  • Purchases: 4
Halloween Music (for people who don't like to be scared too much)
From: KCME
Series: American Landscapes
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Music appropriate for the Halloween season that won't make your skin crawl or cause you to jump out of your chair (much)

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


  • Added: Oct 06, 2018
  • Length: 58:01
  • Purchases: 4
American Romantics 4
From: KCME
Series: American Landscapes
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American composers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries wrote in a European romantic style . We'll sample a further collection of these works.

Bought by WDPR, WDPR, and KWAX


  • Added: Sep 01, 2018
  • Length: 57:22
  • Purchases: 3
Minimal Success
From: KCME
Series: American Landscapes
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Although minimalism was conceived as a work containing the barest essentials of music, it became very popular and eclectic. This week music from th...

Bought by WDPR, KWAX, and KWAX


  • Added: Sep 01, 2018
  • Length: 57:42
  • Purchases: 3
William Schuman
From: KCME
Series: American Landscapes
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A selection of music by one of America's mid-century masters.

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


  • Added: Aug 26, 2018
  • Length: 57:23
  • Purchases: 4
American Romantics 3
From: KCME
Series: American Landscapes
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American composers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries wrote in a European romantic style on the way to developing a more American sound. We'...

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


  • Added: Aug 16, 2018
  • Length: 57:50
  • Purchases: 5
American Romantics 2
From: KCME
Series: American Landscapes
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American composers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries wrote in a European romantic style on the way to developing a more American sound. We'...

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


  • Added: Jul 19, 2018
  • Length: 57:47
  • Purchases: 5
American Romantics
From: KCME
Series: American Landscapes
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American composers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries wrote in a European romantic style on the way to developing a more American sound. We'...

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


  • Added: Jul 19, 2018
  • Length: 57:44
  • Purchases: 7
The Complete John Williams
From: KCME
Series: American Landscapes
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The greatest film composer who ever lived also wrote occasional music, patriotic music and music for the concert stage. We'll sample all of these o...

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


  • Added: Jul 18, 2018
  • Length: 57:51
  • Purchases: 6
We're an American Band
From: KCME
Series: American Landscapes
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Some of the music from the rich tradition of works for wind band by American composers.

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


  • Added: Jul 12, 2018
  • Length: 57:15
  • Purchases: 4
American Composers You Should Know No. 5
From: KCME
Series: American Landscapes
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A get-to-know-me of great American composers.

Bought by WDPR, KWAX, and KWAX


  • Added: Jul 12, 2018
  • Length: 57:32
  • Purchases: 3
Native America
From: KCME
Series: American Landscapes
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Works of American composers commonly called "Indianists" who were inspired by the traditional music of Native Americans.

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


  • Added: Jul 02, 2018
  • Length: 58:07
  • Purchases: 5
Norman Dello Joio
From: KCME
Series: American Landscapes
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One of the leading American composers of his day, Dello Joio's lyrical, powerful and emotional music is featured on the program this week.

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


  • Added: Jun 16, 2018
  • Length: 57:12
  • Purchases: 4
The Big City
From: KCME
Series: American Landscapes
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Music inspired by the sights and sounds of the city.

Bought by WDPR, KWAX, and KWAX


  • Added: Jun 12, 2018
  • Length: 57:50
  • Purchases: 3
George Gershwin
From: KCME
Series: American Landscapes
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A brilliant song writer who also happened to be a genius, Gershwin has given us some of the most beloved music in the world. This week I'll be shar...

Bought by WDPR, KWAX, and KWAX


  • Added: Jun 12, 2018
  • Length: 57:47
  • Purchases: 3
Lenny - Bernstein as conductor, composer and pianist
From: KCME
Series: American Landscapes
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A selection of works conducted or performed by the ultimate renaissance man.

Bought by WDPR, KWAX, KVNO, and KWAX


  • Added: Jun 11, 2018
  • Length: 57:58
  • Purchases: 4
Three Movements in Search of a Symphony
From: KCME
Series: American Landscapes
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Three movements from American symphonies interrupted by other great pieces.

Bought by WDPR, WDPR, KWAX, and KWAX


  • Added: Jun 11, 2018
  • Length: 57:16
  • Purchases: 4
John Alden Carpenter
From: KCME
Series: American Landscapes
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Among the first composers to create music with a truly American identity. Vice-president of a prominent shipping firm, he led a truly remarkable life.

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


  • Added: Jun 11, 2018
  • Length: 57:45
  • Purchases: 4
American Composers You Should Know No. 4
From: KCME
Series: American Landscapes
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More music by composers that should be getting a lot more attention.

Bought by WDPR, WDPR, KWAX, and KWAX


  • Added: Aug 16, 2018
  • Length: 57:07
  • Purchases: 4

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