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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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
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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
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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
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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...

Bought by WDPR, KVNO, KWAX, and KWAX


  • Added: May 29, 2018
  • Length: 57:56
  • Purchases: 4
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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
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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
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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.

Bought by WDPR, KWAX, and KWAX


  • Added: Aug 26, 2018
  • Length: 57:58
  • Purchases: 3
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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.

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


  • Added: Jun 01, 2018
  • Length: 57:31
  • Purchases: 6
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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
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Music for violin in instrumental, chamber and orchestral settings by American composers.

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


  • Added: Jun 05, 2018
  • Length: 56:28
  • Purchases: 6
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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...

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


  • Added: Jun 05, 2018
  • Length: 57:06
  • Purchases: 6
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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
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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
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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
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A further selection of eclectic piano works by American composers.

Bought by WDPR, WDPR, KWAX, and KWAX


  • Added: Jun 09, 2018
  • Length: 57:06
  • Purchases: 4
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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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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
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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
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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
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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