Esther Lamneck is an internationally acclaimed clarinetist and multimedia technology researcher, renowned for her adventurous and expressive approach to her instruments, including the clarinet and the Hungarian tárogató. Based in New York, she serves as the program director of Woodwind Studies and the Clarinet Studio at NYU, where she also leads the NYU New Music Ensemble, dedicated to contemporary and electronic music.
Lamneck's discography, featuring releases on labels like Amirani Records and Bridge Records, showcases her versatility and virtuosity. Her albums, such as "Tárogató Reflections" and "Sky Rings," have garnered critical acclaim, with The New York Times hailing her as "an astonishing virtuoso." She has collaborated with esteemed conductors like Pierre Boulez and worked closely with electroacoustic and computer music composers, pushing the boundaries of her craft.
Her genre-defying work spans chamber music and avant-garde, making her a captivating artist for those seeking innovative and boundary-pushing performances.