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. Ms. Lamneck makes frequent solo appearances on clarinet and the tárogató at music festivals worldwide including ICMC, (International Computer Music Conference), SEAMUS, (Society for Electro-Acoustic Music in the United States) NYCEMF, (New York City Electroacoustic Music Festival) Il Corpo, La luce, Il Suono, the Diffrazioni Festival etc. 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” etc. Numerous performances have been selected for the SEAMUS CD Series. Computer Music Journal calls her “The consummate improvisor.” “Sky Rings” for clarinet and electronic music just released on Neuma Records has received rave reviews: “Surrealistically Captivating Electronic Solo Clarinet Sounds from Esther Lamneck” New York Music Daily; “Esther Lamneck has fascinating chops and ideas” jazzweekly.com (http://jazzweekly.com/); OPDUVAL “The music on Sky Rings contains depth and tension and sounds adventurous. A beautiful Album.”