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AMERICAN
ECLECTIC
Released 2005
An exploration of the almost incredible variety
of American piano styles from 19th century romanticism to music of
the 21st. Music
by Amy Cheney-Beach, Charles Griffes, Fats Waller, James Johnson,
Aaron Copland, Roy Harris, George Crumb and Daniel Barta
Reviews:
"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. "
American Record Guide
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THE MYSTIC AND THE MUSE
Released 2004
Clipper Erickson performs and records for the first time
the deliciously elegant piano music of the great British song writer
Roger Quilter and the selections of the multi-faceted piano music
of British composer, writer and philosopher Cyril Scott.
Reviews:
"To describe each piece of music in this CD and its playing
would take a few pages, but suffice it to say this is a CD not to
be missed, for it is top notch in every respect. Most highly
recommended."
--The Delian
"Clipper Erickson plays with heroic intensity; indeed, he brings
all this unknown repertory to fresh, vivid life."
--American Record Guide
"Clipper Erickson is an effective exponent
of all these works. His tempos are reasonably judged, and he plays
with infectious enthusiasm. There are some real tests here of stylistic
disparity, as well as technique, and all of them are convincingly met. A
couple of rousing cheers for pianist Erickson"
--Fanfare
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PASSION
IN BLACK AND WHITE
Released 2004
Music expressing many passions – passion for spirit, passion
for fun, passion for virtuosity, passion for life. The black
and white magic of the piano brings this music to life in vibrant sound
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WOVEN IMAGES
Released
2001
Music inspired by the visual arts by Mussorgsky, Allen Krantz,
and Harold Triggs. Without Borders by Allen Krantz was commissioned
and premiered by Clipper Erickson
Reviews:
"Precise, clear, rich in dynamics.. calls attention to an
accomplished pianist who plays with complete mastery of his instrument."
American Record Guide
"Erickson gives a boldly colored and
neatly nuanced account"
Courier-Post
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AMERICAN
JOURNEY
Released 1998
Piano music evoking American places and experiences by Roy Harris, Rubin Goldmark,
Quincy Porter, John Work, Nathaniel Dett and George Gershwin
Reviews:
"A delightful disc…Clipper Erickson’s playing has a winning
vitality and exuberance…fresh and youthful"
American Record Guide
"Clipper Erickson plays all of this music superbly, calm
and caressing when called for, and explosive and brilliantly virtuosic
by turn."
Philadelphia City Paper
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