Photo by Mathew Pokoik
Mesh is a study of vulnerability and connection. In this collaborative work, musicians and dancers explore different ways an individual is understood, lost, reimagined, erased, and reformed through the eyes and ears of others. Created through the ICElab commissioning program, Mesh focuses on touch, movement, and sound—fundamental aspects of shared experience.
Michelle Mola, choreographer and dancer
Zack Winokur, choreographer and dancer
Ariel Freedman, dancer
Meredith Glisson, dancer
Marine Penvern, set and costume design
Nicholas Hallett, voice
Nathalie Joachim, flute
Rebekah Heller, bassoon
Dan Lippel, guitar
Dan Peck, tuba
Jennifer Curtis, violin
Nathan Davis, percussion
Nicholas Houfek, lighting design
“For the International Contemporary Ensemble…presenting brash sounds and fresh discoveries is all in a day’s work, though stellar musicianship and infectious enthusiasm prevent any whiff of routine from tainting its labors.” — The New York Times
About the Artists
The International Contemporary Ensemble is dedicated to reshaping the way music is created and experienced. The award-winning ensemble is in residence at the Mostly Mozart Festival of Lincoln Center through 2013. Mesh marks their third consecutive year at the MTA Festival. Lisa Coons is a composer and sound artist with a special affinity for noise composition, collaboration, and experimentation. She is a 2013 ICElab composer. Founded by Zack Winokur and Michelle Mola in 2009, The Troupe is dedicated to exploring the possibilities of choreography across disciplines.
Performance Program