Florence Price: Sonata for Piano in E minor by Clipper Erickson
Florence Price: Sonata for Piano in E minor! Clipper Erickson brings commanding insight to Florence Price’s 1932 Wanamaker Prize-winning masterpiece. Symphonic in scope yet tightly woven, the sonata draws its poewr from the fusion of grand Romantic form with the melodic and rhythmic language of African American spirituals and dance. Erickson illuminates every nuance of Price’s writing, revealing its vitality, lyricism, and structural ingenuity.
Clipper Erickson, Pianist, 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 accaim through recordings and performances in major concert halls. As a musical explorer and educator, he shares his insight and love through commentary along with performance.
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