An Ensemble is Born: St. Luke's Chamber Ensemble's First Performance
St. Luke’s Chamber Ensemble begins its first series—titled “Seven Exciting Saturday Evenings At 8:15″—at The Church of St. Luke in the Fields on October 26, 1974 with the world premiere of Red Carnations—Robert Baksa’s One Act Opera commissioned by Lincoln Center for the Metropolitan Opera Studio. Also on the program, the music of Handel, Mozart, and Telemann.
St. Luke’s Chamber Ensemble, 1974–75:
Clifford Clark / Michael Feldman, Directors
Michael Feldman, Conductor
Clifford Clark, Chor Director, Keyboard
Rebecca Troxler, Flute
Deborah Feinsmith, Oboe
David Hopkins, Clarinet
Richard Vrotney, Bassoon
Joseph Anderer, Horn
Vladimir Weisman, Violin
Louise Schulman, Viola
Lucile Wolff, Violin
See the full promotional mailer for St. Luke’s Chamber Ensemble’s 1974–1975 season
See The New York Times “Entertainment Events Today,” published on October 26, 1974