Esther Lamneck, Clarinet and Tárogató 

The New York Times calls Esther Lamneck, “an astonishing virtuoso”She has appeared as a soloist with major orchestras, with conductors such as Pierre Boulez, with renowned chamber music artists and an international roster of musicians from the new music improvisation scene. A versatile performer and an advocate of contemporary music, she is known for her work with electronic media including interactive arts, movement, dance and improvisation. Dr. Lamneck served for more than three decades, as full professor at NYU, Steinhardt and artistic director of the NYUNME. She makes frequent solo appearances on clarinet and the tárogató at music festivals worldwide. Many of her solo and Duo CDs feature improvisation and electronic music and include “Cigar Smoke”; “ Tárogató ”; “Winds Of The Heart”; “Genoa Sound Cards”; “Stato Liquido”; “Trasfigurazioni”; “Sky Rings”; “Small Parts of a Garden” , etc.  Her latest release with Alejandro Colavita is “Tarogato Reflections” available on Cero Records.  Computer Music Journal calls her “The consummate improvisor.” New York Music Daily, “Surrealistically Captivating..”; “Esther Lamneck has fascinating chops and ideas” jazz- weekly.com; “È eccezionale la microtonale ricchezza di suono del tárogató” [“the microtonal richness of the sound of the tárogató is exceptional’] Musica Jazz. http://www.estherlamneck.com/