ESTHER LAMNECK
CLARINET AND TÁROGATÓ
Esther Lamneck has long been at the center of adventurous uses of the clarinet, not to mention the Hungarian Tárogató. The New York Times calls her “an astonishing virtuoso.” She has appeared as a soloist with major orchestras, with conductors such as Pierre Boulez, and with renowned chamber music artists and music improvisors throughout the world. 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.
Ms. Lamneck maintains an active solo career. She is a frequent performer at international music festivals and presents Master Classes in Universities and Conservatories around the world. Her collaborations with many distinguished composers of our time, have led to hundreds of new compositions in many genres including works for the clarinet, tárogató, and ensemble.
Esther Lamneck is known for her performances on the Hungarian Tárogató, a single reed woodwind instrument with a hauntingly beautiful sound. Its aural tradition has greatly influenced her performance and has led her to work with composers who are creating sound environments for improvisation. Many of her Tárogató albums are dedicated to this work.
Dr. Lamneck received her B.M., M.M., and Doctoral degrees from the Juilliard School of Music. Dr. Lamneck served as Program Director of Woodwind Studies and the Clarinet Studio at New York University for more than three decades and was artistic director of the NYU New Music and Dance Ensemble. Dr. Lamneck has worked together with choreographer Douglas Dunn and Alfonso Belfiore for many years creating multimedia productions for festivals in the U.S. and Italy.
An internationally renowned recording artist, she has received rave reviews for her albums and has releases on Amirani Records, Bridge Records, Capstone, Centaur, Cero records, CRI, EMF, Innova, Music and Arts, Neuma Records, Opus One, SEAMUS, SkyDeck Music, Romeo, New World Records, and Parma.
