SOLO ALBUMS
TRASFIGURAZIONI Tárogató
Esther Lamneck and Alejandro Colavita
CERO Records, 2018
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la Revista La Tempestad
“Trasfigurazioni is a work that from beginning to end absorbs the listener's attention, posing new situations with each cut.”
La Jornada (CULTURA)
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POPMATTERS
"In the hands of traditional folk musicians it’s a perfectly serviceable, charming instrument; in the hands of Esther Lamneck, however, it's an entirely different creation."
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Tárogató Constructions in live electronics
Music by Alfonso Belfiore, Mara Helmuth, Sergio Kafejian, Cort Lippe, Paola Lopreiato, and Jorge Sosa
Innova Records, 2018
STATO LIQUIDO
Esther Lamneck clarinet, tárogató, Eugenio Sanna amplified guitar, Eric Lyon, digital sound worlds, Improvisation and live electronics
Sky Records, 2018
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The New Noise 2018
“… it's music that grabs you by the neck and doesn't let go for a second, you do not have to resist, but let yourself be carried away, it will be worth it…”
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Clarinet Magazine, September 2016
“The performances of Lamneck and McNutt are truly world class. They each have a unique, attractive sonority with an incredibly diverse palette of tone color. Their mastery of the full gamut of extended techniques is astounding, including improvisation with these techniques.”
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TORNADO PROJECT for flute, clarinet and computer
Ravello Records, PARMA 2015
WINDS OF THE HEART, a sonic exploration
Esther Lamneck, tárogató, Roberto Fabbriciani, Hyper Bass flute
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Chamber Musician Today
“ This fascinating CD was recorded in Arezzo Italy...EL and RF are both master performers who are playing more exotic instruments here.... highly recommended” 2011
Gapplegate
“Not everything musically is what you expect. So sometimes you come to expect the unexpected. And in the case of Winds of the Heart you most certainly get it. Those taking the time to adjust to it will find alternatingly exhilarating and meditative moments to savor in this unusual offering.” 2011
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American Record Guide “The musicians deserve high praise. They play with an ideal blend of passion and precision-just what this music needs. Every aspect of their musicianship-especially their intonation, tone, rhythm, and ensemble balance- is of the highest caliber. I hope we see some of this music on concert programs, and I look forward to hearing more from this outstanding trio.” 2009
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the phenomenon of threes
Esther Lamneck, clarinet Keith Underwood, flute, Martha Locker, piano
works by Brooks, Ghezzo, Mazurek, Moss, Oliver
Innova Records, 2009
INTENTIONS Duo CD
Esther Lamneck, clarinet & tárogató; Eugenio Sanna, amplified guitar
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Musica Jazz, “E eccesionale la microtonale ricchezza di suono del tarogatt” [“the microtnoal richness of the sound of the tárogató is exceptional’] 2008
ALIAS, “succeede anche qui, in trenta frammenti improvvisati, che hanno il dono lancinante della poesia pura, dell’affabulazione, del dialogo vero”.
[“(she) succeeds also here in 30 improvised fragments that have the piercing gift of pure poetry, of incantation, of true dialogue.” ] 2008
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The Electronic Musician, “an outstanding collection of new works for clarinet and electronics, featuring Lamneck’s fiery interpretations and dynamic subtleties.” 2009
Computer Music Journal, “one of the most important aspects of this CD is the performer’s role as co- creator of these works. Ms Lamneck’s ability to play the role of virtuoso performer and also to be playful through improvisation is obviously central ...all the works are technically demanding in the extreme. They exploit every sound possibility of the instrument and pay tribute to Ms Lamneck’s mastery of it” 2010
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CIGAR SMOKE- SOLO CD
Esther Lamneck, clarinet and electronics
Works by Fritts, Browning, Ghezzo, Legname, Lippe, Moss, Rowe
Innova Records, 2007
GENOA SOUND CARDS- DUO CD
Esther Lamneck, tárogató; Claudio Lugo curved soprano sax
Sponsored by the City of Genoa, Italy
Reviews
Improjazz
“Ce projet original et remarquablement realise est un temoignage supplementaire du potential créatif des musiciens improvisateurs. Viva l’imagination et de la sensibilité au service d’une veritable expressione originale.
[“This remarkable and original project is additional evidence of the creative potential of improvising musicians.. long live the imagination and sensitivity that gave service to such a truly original expression “] 2007
The Wire
“Above all there’s genuine dialogue here...Genoa also features.. in the acoustic diffusion of its spaces”. 2007
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American Record Guide
“Nothing is more fun than discovering a new instrument. The new instrument here is actually hundreds of years old and is called a tárogató. Lamneck has clearly mastered the instrument. She performs every selection with a haunting, full-bodied, rich sound. The engineers did an excellent job. Let’s hope she continues to commission and record works for the tárogató.” 2001
Computer Music Journal
“The recording Tárogató: A Folk Instrument With a Contemporary Sound offers an opportunity to hear a little-known Eastern European wind instrument expertly played and given renewed attention by a selection of contemporary composers.”
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ESTHER LAMNECK
TÁROGATÓ-SOLO ALBUM
electronic and acoustic works for Tárogató
Music by Larry Austin, Alfonso Belfiore, Robert Cogan, Esther Lamneck, Ron Mazurek, Dary John Mizelle, Robert Rowe
Romeo Records, 2001
DIVERSE SETTINGS FOR CLARINET SOLO CD
New works for clarinet solo, duo, piano and tape
Music by Marc Antonio Consoli, Dinu Ghezzo, Barbara Jazwinski, Eun-Bae Kim, Leo Kraft, Ron Mazurek, Ruth Schonthal
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Fanfare Magazine
“Esther Lamneck is an extraordinary clarinetist, with exacting control and warm, wonderful tone, from chalumeau to the highest register, She negotiates large skips, microtones and multiphonics with the same casual ease, so that none of the difficulties (and there are many) of this music ever seem to affect the expressive intent of her playing.”
Improjazz
“Esther Lamneck is a master clarinetist, varied and enjoyable, this CD will open new perspectives for the curious listener.”
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Alternate Music Press
“delight in electronic music making…exciting conversation created in an extended technique language by virtuosi performers…”
Expanding Horizons
Twentieth Century Music, New York New Music
“The NYUNME’s Expanding Horizons which, while varied comes off as a certain whole. What unifies this album is the emphasis on improvisation, world music and jazz influences, and electronic machinations.” Mark Alburger
EXPANDING HORIZONS The NYU New Music Ensemble
Music by Tarabella, Mazurek, Kim, Belfiore, Ghezzo, Jazwinski, NME
