Clipper Erickson selected to join the Pennsylvania Performing Arts on Tour 2007-2008 roster!  Funding may be available to support performance engagements with presenters in DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, VA, WV and the US Virgin Islands.

“American Eclectic” (released in 2005) reviewed in American Record Guide:
“Erickson plays with a wonderful sense of style.  What a pleasure.  The clarity with which he shapes phrases and leads the ear suggests that he thinks and interprets like a composer.  …The effects he achieves are quite stunning.” – read entire review 

Erickson performs Mozart Concerto No. 21 with David MacKenzie and the New Bedford Symphony: “The frosting on the cake was the performance by the guest piano soloist, Clipper Erickson of Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major” – read entire review

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From "Passion in Black and White":
Sheep May Safely Graze – J. S. Bach – Mary Howe  
Juba Dance – Nathaniel Dett 

From "American Journey ":
Rhapsody in Blue (1924)  George Gershwin)  

"He played with extraordinary dash and power and he never let flamboyance obscure art."
Los Angeles Times

“Clipper immediately breaks down the often stiff, formal demeanor of the concert pianist.  He is relaxed and offers interesting and valuable insights into the music.  With our students Clipper encouraged questions and engaged them with questions”
Harry Dietzler, Executive Director, Upper Darby Performing Arts Center

"Like a true heroic pianist, Erickson approached Liszt with power, precision and Romantic abandon.  A take-no-prisoners rendition of the “Waltz from the Opera ‘Faust’”
Washington Post

“It is not an exaggeration to say that his performance of Chopin and Liszt astounded our faculty and audience members alike.  Equally impressive was his ability to relate to the audience during the pre-concert lecture.”
Kathy Judd, Director, Washington Conservatory of Music

"Thoughtful marvels of color and phrasing"
Philadelphia Inquirer

"Mr. Erickson brings keen intellect, a sharp ear, great humanity, and imagination to his performances.  He came to the preconcert discussions where his winning personality, down-to-earth presentation, humor, and compelling understanding of music, social history, and his audiences made him an instant success as well."
Jed Gaylin, Music Director, Bay-Atlantic Symphony
Principal Conductor, Cape May Music Festival