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

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American Women Composers
From: KCME
Series: American Landscapes
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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.

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  • Added: May 11, 2018
  • Length: 57:27
  • Purchases: 10
Program 146
From: KCME
Series: American Landscapes
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Dan Locklair celebrates Autumn, Dave Brubeck is inspired by Chopin, Aaron Copland celebrates human rights and more.

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  • Added: Mar 03, 2021
  • Length: 58:02
  • Purchases: 6
Program 147
From: KCME
Series: American Landscapes
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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.

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  • Added: Mar 18, 2021
  • Length: 57:32
  • Purchases: 5
Program 148
From: KCME
Series: American Landscapes
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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
Program 149
From: KCME
Series: American Landscapes
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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...

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  • Added: Apr 02, 2021
  • Length: 57:57
  • Purchases: 5
Program 150
From: KCME
Series: American Landscapes
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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...

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  • Added: Apr 15, 2021
  • Length: 58:03
  • Purchases: 5
Program 151
From: KCME
Series: American Landscapes
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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
Program 152
From: KCME
Series: American Landscapes
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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 ...

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  • Added: May 24, 2021
  • Length: 57:42
  • Purchases: 4
Program 153
From: KCME
Series: American Landscapes
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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
Program 154
From: KCME
Series: American Landscapes
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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
Independence Day
From: KCME
Series: American Landscapes
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Music in Celebration of July 4th. Composers include John Williams, Morton Gould and William Grant Still.

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  • Added: May 11, 2018
  • Length: 57:57
  • Purchases: 11
Program 155
From: KCME
Series: American Landscapes
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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...

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  • Added: Jul 14, 2021
  • Length: 57:33
  • Purchases: 3
Program 156
From: KCME
Series: American Landscapes
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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...

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  • Added: Jul 20, 2021
  • Length: 57:43
  • Purchases: 5
Program 157
From: KCME
Series: American Landscapes
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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...

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  • Added: Aug 02, 2021
  • Length: 58:01
  • Purchases: 6
Program 158
From: KCME
Series: American Landscapes
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Don Ray this week gives us a Homestead Dance, we see some character from John Knowles Paine, Julian Wachner is inspired by The Peanuts, Ben Model s...

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  • Added: Aug 09, 2021
  • Length: 58:01
  • Purchases: 6
Kevin Puts
From: KCME
Series: American Landscapes
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Music this week by Kevin Puts, one of the most often performed of American composers. His dynamic and sensitive personal style has made him one of ...

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  • Added: Aug 14, 2021
  • Length: 57:47
  • Purchases: 4
Rhapsody in Red, White and Blue
From: KCME
Series: American Landscapes
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A rhapsody is a freeform piece that just represents anything the composer likes. Five examples of the form by American composers this week.

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  • Added: Sep 14, 2021
  • Length: 57:35
  • Purchases: 4
Program 161
From: KCME
Series: American Landscapes
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This week a different take on Rhapsody in Blue, a Gershwinesque suite by Charles Pizer, Aldo Forte Rhapsodizes, John Knowles Paine gets romantic an...

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  • Added: Sep 30, 2021
  • Length: 57:33
  • Purchases: 5
Program 162
From: KCME
Series: American Landscapes
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Music for harp by Dan Locklair, Romeo Cascarino explores the beauty and heartache of The Acadian Land, Seth Sladek explores the spectrum of harmoni...

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  • Added: Oct 20, 2021
  • Length: 57:36
  • Purchases: 4
Program 163
From: KCME
Series: American Landscapes
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This week a movement from the affirming Clarinet Concerto by Rick Sowash, a late-night jazz set from Mike Titlebaum, the breaking of dawn in music ...

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  • Added: Nov 05, 2021
  • Length: 58:06
  • Purchases: 5

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