The collaborative energy of many musicians joining together for the purpose of enriching the lives of their audience drives Aileen’s playing. Her orchestral playing connects her with a wide variety of musicians and audiences around the world. She performs often with Syracuse Orchestra (NY), Allentown Symphony (PA), and Paragon Ragtime Orchestra (PA). She previously performed with the Aspen Music Festival and School, performing with the four orchestras and opera orchestra. She has also performed with the Cayuga Chamber Orchestra, Szavaria Symphony Orchestra (Hungary), Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes, Allen Philharmonic, Abilene Philharmonic, Lone Star Wind Orchestra, and Dallas Winds. Razey can be heard as principal and e-flat clarinetist on five GIA records with the North Texas Wind Symphony.

Razey is an advocate of living composers, and her dedication to bringing life to music of today has led collaborates with emerging national and international composers. As a clarinetist with the Lucerne Festival Academy, she presented audiences with 20th and 21st century orchestral repertoire in major concert halls including Hamburg’s Elbphilharmonie, Kölner Philharmonie,and the Cultural and Congress Center of Lucerne, Switzerland. Razey was a clarinetist for Klangspuren Schwaz International Ensemble Modern Academy in Schwaz, Austria, performing works by living composers such as Rebecca Saunders. She explored performance art and the music of Aperghis, among other contemporary chamber works, at the Institute and Festival of Contemporary Performance at Mannes.

Aileen is committed to performing the works of her husband, Kornel Thomas. She describes his music as, “a musical world of groovy rhythms, challenging fingers, and a dance club, all leading to the most rewarding performing and listening experience.” She has performed his works at the International Clarinet Association, and premiered his concertino for wind ensemble and clarinet in Mach 2023 with the Kutztown Wind Ensemble.

With a drive to introduce chamber music of various instrumentation, from standards to contemporary repertoire, Razey values the relationships built among her chamber music colleagues. Together with the captivating flutist, Janet Axelrod, they premiered Kornel Thomas’ “Spirit Guides,” alongside the artwork of Kristen Egan. Global Performance Connections, alongside charismatic bassist, Manuel Figuero, is dedicated to bringing music from living composers around the globe to audiences around the globe.

To sustain a life as musician and educator, Aileen firmly believes in prioritizing physical and mental health along with dedication to her craft. She practices yoga, runs, dances, hikes and finds other ways to get up and move. She is on the International Clarinet Association’s Health and Wellness Committee, with a commitment to providing resources and activities to help the clarinet world in their healthy lifestyle endeavors. Aileen resides in Pennsylvania with her husband, where they tend to a their houseplants, explore local eateries, and travel often.