Photos by Mariana Meraz
The Craftsmanship salon explores how artists across disciplines hone their craft to create breathtaking works of art. From performers to jewelry designers, artists transform raw materials—whether sound waves or unforged metal—into unrecognizable finished products. This intimate evening will feature performances by International Contemporary Ensemble percussionists Nathan Davis and Clara Warnaar, including the world premiere of a new work conceived especially for this event, as well as interactive activations featuring the work of master artisans, like Stradivarius violins.
Hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be provided.
Where: Van Cleef & Arpels’ new Madison Avenue location
690 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10065
When: May 15, 2025, 7pm-9pm
For the chance to attend this intimate, extraordinary salon event, please enter our ticket raffle by April 21. Raffle winners will be notified by April 28.
This event is hosted by International Contemporary Ensemble, in collaboration with After Arts.
Instruments will be provided by Florian Leonhard Fine Violins and International Contemporary Ensemble.
PERSONNEL & PROGRAM
Nathan Davis and Clara Warnaar: Alliage
Nathan Davis: Talking to Vasudeva
Pauline Oliveros: Rock Piece
Nathan Davis and Clara Warnaar: Estuary
Ongoing interactive activations featuring:
Instruments made, found and repurposed by International Contemporary Ensemble musicians.
World-class heritage instruments provided by Florian Leonhard Fine Violins.
Unique pieces from the Van Cleef & Arpels
PERFORMERS
International Contemporary Ensemble
Clara Warnaar, percussion
Nathan Davis, percussion
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Cocktail attire is suggested
Hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be provided
Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable
INTERNATIONAL CONTEMPORARY ENSEMBLE
Now in its third decade, the International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE) is a multidisciplinary collective of musicians, digital media artists, producers, and educators committed to building and innovating collaborative environments in order to inspire audiences to reimagine how they experience contemporary music and sound. The Ensemble creates a mosaic musical ecosystem as “America’s foremost new-music group” (The New Yorker), honoring the diversity of human experience and expression by commissioning, developing, recording, and performing the works of living artists. Co-founded in 2001 by flutist and MacArthur “genius” Fellow Claire Chase, the Ensemble has premiered over 1,000 works. The Ensemble has given performances at Warsaw Autumn, TIME:SPANS, Berliner Festspiele, HEAR NOW Los Angeles, Darmstadt International Summer Courses for New Music, Ojai Music Festival, and Big Ears Festival as well as in venues such as the Dutch National Opera, Cité de la Musique (Paris), Metropolitan Museum of Art, Carnegie Hall, Japan Society, Merkin Hall at the Kaufman Music Center, Fridman Gallery, Chelsea Factory, NYU Skirball and Walt Disney Concert Hall.
AFTER ARTS
After Arts Group is a vibrant community for professionals who see music as an integral part of their identity, whether they're active amateurs, former musicians, or those with a deep-seated artistic heritage. It's a place where those with an artistic sensibility and a musical background can find meaningful connections. Born from the belief that an artistic background enriches any professional path, we've created a platform where music and professionalism intersect and support personal, professional, and artistic growth through networking, performance, and cultural experiences.
Whether you aim to rekindle your musical passion, connect with peers who share your interests, or make a meaningful impact in the arts community, After Arts provides exclusive programming and experiences for integrating music into your professional narrative.
CREDITS
The International Contemporary Ensemble’s performances and commissioning activities during the 2024-25 concert season are made possible by the generous support of our board of directors, many individuals, as well as the Mellon Foundation, Howard Gilman Foundation, Jerome Foundation, Fan Fox and Leslie R. Samuels Foundation, Robert D. Bielecki Foundation, Aaron Copland Fund for Music Inc., Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation, The Arlene and Larry Dunn Fund for Afrodiasporic Music, Fromm Music Foundation, Francis Goelet Charitable Lead Trusts, Amphion Foundation, Cheswatyr Foundation, The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation, Siemens Musikstiftung, New Music USA, Alice M. Ditson Fund of Columbia University, BMI Foundation, as well as public funds from the National Endowment for the Arts, New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, the New York State Council for the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature, the Illinois Arts Council Agency, and the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) from the U.S. Small Business Administration. Yamaha Artist Services New York is the exclusive piano provider for the International Contemporary Ensemble.