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
American Piano Music 2
From: KCME
Series: American Landscapes
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A further selection of eclectic piano works by American composers.

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  • Added: Jun 09, 2018
  • Length: 57:06
  • Purchases: 4
An American Pastoral
From: KCME
Series: American Landscapes
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The gentle beauty of pastoral music is represented on the program this week.

Bought by WDPR, WDPR, KWAX, and KWAX


  • Added: Jun 09, 2018
  • Length: 57:00
  • Purchases: 4
Lullabies
From: KCME
Series: American Landscapes
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A selection of lovely and sometimes poignant cradle songs by American composers.

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


  • Added: Jun 06, 2018
  • Length: 57:51
  • Purchases: 5
American Music You Should Know 7
From: KCME
Series: American Landscapes
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Another mix of the familiar with delightful discoveries from the past and present of American music.

Bought by WDPR, WDPR, KWAX, and KWAX


  • Added: Jul 02, 2018
  • Length: 56:59
  • Purchases: 4
Shakespeare in America
From: KCME
Series: American Landscapes
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The importance of William Shakespeare on western culture can not be overestimated. This week, music by American composers inspired by The Bard of A...

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  • Added: Jun 05, 2018
  • Length: 57:06
  • Purchases: 7
Music for Violin
From: KCME
Series: American Landscapes
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Music for violin in instrumental, chamber and orchestral settings by American composers.

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  • Added: Jun 05, 2018
  • Length: 56:28
  • Purchases: 6
Rick Sowash
From: KCME
Series: American Landscapes
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Cincinnati composer Rick Sowash has been writing amazing and imaginative music for more than forty years. Please be treated to some of his best on...

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


  • Added: Jun 01, 2018
  • Length: 57:57
  • Purchases: 5
American Choral Music
From: KCME
Series: American Landscapes
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Choral music is a vital part of the history and artistic identity of America. This week choral music from the past and present by American composers.

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  • Added: Jun 01, 2018
  • Length: 57:31
  • Purchases: 6
American Composers You Should Know 3
From: KCME
Series: American Landscapes
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A selection of composers, some of whom you'll be introduced to on the program. Some delightful discoveries that you just might want to hear more of.

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  • Added: Aug 26, 2018
  • Length: 57:58
  • Purchases: 3
Hymns and Fuguing Tunes
From: KCME
Series: American Landscapes
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The 18 sets of Hymns and Fuguing Tunes by Henry Cowell are some of his most heartfelt expressions of Americana. These actual early American tunes a...

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


  • Added: May 31, 2018
  • Length: 57:53
  • Purchases: 4
Americans Dance
From: KCME
Series: American Landscapes
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A selection of dances from around the world as interpreted by American composers. From the Hoe-down, Ragtime and Two-step to the Tango, Bouree and ...

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


  • Added: May 31, 2018
  • Length: 57:51
  • Purchases: 4
Ragtime
From: KCME
Series: American Landscapes
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Since the turn of the 20th century, Ragtime has had an important impact on American composers. This week Ragtime music that's familiar as well as s...

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  • Added: May 29, 2018
  • Length: 57:56
  • Purchases: 4
Sharon Isbin and American Music for the Guitar
From: KCME
Series: American Landscapes
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Sharon Isbin is considered one of the greatest guitarists of our time. This week some of the music she commissioned from famous American composers.

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


  • Added: May 29, 2018
  • Length: 57:34
  • Purchases: 4
Top 10 Again
From: KCME
Series: American Landscapes
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A further selection of music by American composers who appear on most top 10 lists. This time around music by Charles Ives, Howard Hanson, William ...

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


  • Added: May 29, 2018
  • Length: 57:52
  • Purchases: 5
American Music You Should Know 6
From: KCME
Series: American Landscapes
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Another mix of the familiar with delightful discoveries from the past and present of American music.

Bought by KWAX, WDPR, and KWAX


  • Added: Jun 29, 2018
  • Length: 57:23
  • Purchases: 3
Beyond the Silver Screen
From: KCME
Series: American Landscapes
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Composers known for their film scores have often written for the concert hall as well. This week orchestral and chamber music by composers famous f...

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


  • Added: May 29, 2018
  • Length: 57:57
  • Purchases: 5
Listening to the Weather
From: KCME
Series: American Landscapes
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Weather of all kinds has played an important role in music. This week American music for every kind of weather.

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  • Added: May 29, 2018
  • Length: 57:28
  • Purchases: 5
American Overtures
From: KCME
Series: American Landscapes
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Many American composers picked up the tradition of writing concert overtures from their predecessors and gave them a distinctly American personalit...

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  • Added: May 29, 2018
  • Length: 57:56
  • Purchases: 4
American Top 10
From: KCME
Series: American Landscapes
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There are many top 10 lists of American composers. This week, music by the ones who seem to be on most of them.

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  • Added: May 29, 2018
  • Length: 57:52
  • Purchases: 4
Ferde Grofe and the Art of the Suite
From: KCME
Series: American Landscapes
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Grofe's reputation rests largely on his famous Grand Canyon Suite, but there is so much more. This week music from the many imaginative suites by F...

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


  • Added: May 24, 2018
  • Length: 57:56
  • Purchases: 5

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