The tárogató's key structure allows for extensive glissandi and 'new techniques' not possible on other woodwind instruments like the clarinet.
Instruments
The tárogató, featured on this album, is a single reed woodwind instrument with a hauntingly beautiful sound, originally a folk instrument from Hungary and Romania.
Performer Biography
Esther Lamneck, the tárogató player on this album, is called 'an astonishing virtuoso' by The New York Times and 'The consummate improvisor' by Computer Music Journal.
Recording & Production
This album was funded in part by the NYU Research Development Fund, and Innova Recordings is the label of the American Composers Forum.
Interpretation
Esther Lamneck's improvisational style is greatly influenced by folk music, as well as other improvisation genres and contemporary music composers.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Each composer on this album designed a musical world that reacts to Esther Lamneck's playing by triggering electronic sounds, which then influence her improvisational composition.
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