The New York Times calls Esther Lamneck “an astonishing virtuoso.” Winner of the prestigious Pro Musicis Award, 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.

Dr. Lamneck is known for her performances on the Hungarian Tárogató. The instrument's aural tradition has led her to perform it almost exclusively in new music improvisation settings. Dr. Lamneck received her B.Mus., M.Mus. and Doctoral degrees from the Juilliard School of Music where she was a clarinet student of Stanley Drucker. She currently serves as Program Director of Woodwind Studies and the Clarinet Studio at New York University.