Hailed for his unique calling to connect people with their humanity through the spiritual power of music, Clipper Erickson is passionate about sharing great lessperformed music with audiences worldwide. His artistry has won top international prizes, and he has headlined programs with orchestras and performed to critical acclaim in major concert halls. An avid and respected educator, Erickson also delights in exploring under-represented musical works with listeners through commentary in a question-and-answer format.

In 2015 he released My Cup Runneth Over – the Complete Piano Works of R. Nathaniel Dett, a great African descent composer. Gramophone UK honored the album as a critic’s choice and best album of the year, and it continues to be featured on radio worldwide and streamed extensively. His other albums have likewise featured many premieres, as well as masterpieces of the past. 

In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, Clipper began an online series, Music for the Soul, featuring music by composers of color and women in combination with well-known repertoire – “the intersection of classical music and social justice.” Upcoming events and past concerts may be found on Clipper’s website: www.clippererickson.com. More