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Ensemble

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Contemporary

 

The International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE) is a renowned classical music ensemble that has been pushing the boundaries of contemporary music since its inception in 2001. The group was founded by a group of young musicians who were passionate about exploring new sounds and techniques in classical music. Over the years, ICE has become one of the most respected and innovative ensembles in the world, known for its groundbreaking performances and collaborations with some of the most exciting composers of our time. The birth of ICE can be traced back to the early 2000s, when a group of young musicians from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music came together to form a new ensemble. The group was led by flutist Claire Chase, who had a vision of creating a new kind of classical music ensemble that would be dedicated to exploring the cutting edge of contemporary music. The group quickly gained a reputation for its innovative programming and fearless approach to new music, and soon began to attract attention from audiences and critics alike. One of the early highlights of ICE's career came in 2004, when the group was invited to perform at the Mostly Mozart Festival in New York City. This was a major milestone for the ensemble, as it was the first time that ICE had been invited to perform at a major festival. The group's performance was a huge success, and it helped to establish ICE as one of the most exciting and innovative ensembles in the world of contemporary classical music. Over the years, ICE has continued to push the boundaries of contemporary music, collaborating with some of the most exciting composers of our time. The group has worked with composers such as John Zorn, Kaija Saariaho, and Steve Reich, among many others. These collaborations have resulted in some of the most groundbreaking and innovative music of the past decade, and have helped to establish ICE as a leader in the world of contemporary classical music. In addition to its collaborations with composers, ICE has also been recognized for its innovative programming and performances. The group has performed at some of the most prestigious venues in the world, including Carnegie Hall, the Lincoln Center, and the Barbican Centre in London. ICE has also been recognized with numerous awards and honors, including the ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming and the Chamber Music America/ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming. One of the most notable performances in ICE's history came in 2012, when the group performed a marathon concert of the complete works of John Zorn at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. The concert, which lasted over 12 hours, was a testament to ICE's dedication to pushing the boundaries of contemporary music. The group's performance was widely praised by critics and audiences alike, and it helped to establish ICE as one of the most exciting and innovative ensembles in the world of contemporary classical music. In recent years, ICE has continued to push the boundaries of contemporary music, collaborating with some of the most exciting composers of our time. The group has also continued to perform at some of the most prestigious venues in the world, and has been recognized with numerous awards and honors. Today, ICE is widely regarded as one of the most innovative and exciting ensembles in the world of contemporary classical music, and its members continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in the world of classical music.

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