Clipper Erickson

Soul, Passion, Color, and Spirituality

Throughout his long career, Clipper has sought to uplift the music of under-represented voices in classical music, both old and new, alongside the great works of the past. His artistry continues to receive international critical acclaim through recordings and performances in major concert halls. His recordings have featured premieres by diverse composers such as Roger Quilter, Cyril Scott, David Finko, Laurie Altman, and the first release of the complete piano music of African descent composer Nathaniel Dett. In January 2016, Gramophone UK honored this album as an editor’s choice, writing: “this historically and musically important release not only fills a crucial catalogue gap but sets reference standards.” American Record Guide agreed: “Erickson is simply a fabulous pianist, the perfect guide to Dett.”

Clipper is a curious person by nature, seeking out what others miss. While some may say that the most played musical works are popular purely because they are the best ones and have risen above everything else by artistic merit alone, Clipper feels that biases of culture, race, and gender have influenced those choices throughout history.