PREMIERES & COMMISSIONS
Throughout its history OSL has commissioned more than 50 new works and performed more than 150 world, U.S., and New York City premieres.
Commissions | World Premieres | US Premieres | New York Premieres
2012
- Shepherd, Sean Quintet; Commissioned by Orchestra of St. Luke's
2011
- Lang, David involuntary; Commissioned by St. Luke’s Chamber Ensemble
- Kline, Phil Canzona in Two Hearts; Commissioned by St. Luke’s Chamber Ensemble
2010
- Tower, Joan For Marianne, for solo flute; Commissioned by St. Luke’s Chamber Ensemble
2008
- Fitch, Keith This Rough Magicke; Commissioned by Orchestra of St. Luke’s with funds provided by the Jerome Foundation
- Tcherepnin, Sergei Regenerations; Commissioned by Orchestra of St. Luke’s
- Wohl, Daniel Music to Hesitate to; Commissioned by St. Luke’s Chamber Ensemble
2007
- Greenberg, Jay Violin Concerto; Commissioned by Orchestra of St. Luke’s with funds provided by the Maria and Robert A. Skirnick Fund for New Works
- Watson, Erin Lullaby for Cy Twombly
- Agócs, Kati I and Thou for two cellos; Commissioned by Orchestra of St. Luke’s
- Srinivasan, Asha By the River near Savathi; Commissioned by BMI Foundation, Inc.
2006
- Frank, Gabriela Lena Cuatro Bosquejos Pre-Incaicos (Four Pre-Inca Sketches)
- Panetti, Joan The Instant Gathers (rev.)
2005
- Maroney, Marcus Hudson
- Etezady, Roshanne Monkeyshines
- Roumain, Daniel Bernard I Never Wanted My First Communion
- Torke, Michael Two Girls on the Beach, Looking for Different Places to Put Down Their Towels
2004
- Lerdahl, Fred Oboe Quartet
- Muhl, Erica Trio
2003
- Z, Pamela Four Movements for Cello and Delays
- Bloom, Jane Ira Unexpected Light
- Roumain, Daniel Bernard String Quartet No. 3, “Powell”
2002
- Borzova, Alla Images Françaises
- Burke, Steven Spring Fever
- Roumain, Daniel Bernard Fast-Black-Dance-Machine
- Higdon, Jennifer Dark Wood
2001
- Brown, Elizabeth Blue Minor
- Gann, Kyle Hovenweep
2000
- Hersch, Michael Horn Quartet
- Tower, Joan The Last Dance
1999
- Bunch, Kenji Scenes with Dialogue
- de Kenessey, Stephania Manned Flight
- Ewazen, Eric Concerto for Violin and Strings
- Nash, Paul Collage
1998
- Magnussen, Jon Outta This World
- Ewazen, Eric Mandala
- Cory, Eleanor Visions
- Tsontakis, George Meditations at Perigee
1997
- Ewazen, Eric String Quartet
1996
- Cotton, Jeffery Lydian Sonata
- Jaffe, Stephen Chamber Concerto (Singing Figures)
- Previn, André Trio
1995
- Cotton, Jeffery Five Runic Songs
- Rieti, Vittorio The Glorious Ensemble
1994
- Cotton, Jeffery Trio for Clarinet, Cello and Harp
1993
- Maw, Nicholas Violin Concerto
- Cotton, Jeffery Quartet for Low Strings
1992
- Davis, Anthony Litany of Sins
- Tchemberdji, Katia Song without Words
- Ewazen, Eric ...to cast a shadow again
1988
- Lobanov, Vassily Fantasie
- Adams, John Fearful Symmetries
1985
- Rieti, Vittorio Concertino pro San Luca
1984
- Mintzer, Bob Concertino
1983
- Fennimore, James Marriage of the Torah
2012
- Shepherd, Sean Quintet; Commissioned by Orchestra of St. Luke's
2010
- Bolcom, William The Hawthorn Tree for mezzo-soprano and ensemble; Commissioned by Backshore Artists Project Inc. and underwritten by a generous grant from Linda and Stuart Nelson
2009
- Previn, André Concerto for Violin and Viola; Commissioned by the Freundeskreis Anne-Sophie Mutter Stiftung E.v.
- Karpman, Laura Ask Your Mama!; Commissioned by Carnegie Hall
2005
- Schickele, Matthew Live in Arms
2004
- Hale, Casey Silly Devil
- Panetti, Joan The Instant Gathers: Homage to J.T.
- Tsontakis, George Microcosmos II (For Joan)
- Wohl, Daniel Dialogue
- Kernis, Aaron Jay Sarabanda in Memoriam (9/11)
2000
- Weir, Judith woman.life.song
1998
- Croix, Judith Sainte Heart Like a Wild River
- Zwilich, Ellen Taaffe Violin Concerto
1997
- Pehrson, Joseph Trumpet in a New Surrounding
1996
- Del Tredici, David Cabbages and Kings
- Ruders, Poul Credo
- Satoh, Somei Innoncence
- Suso, Foday Musa Lullaby
- Xenakis, Iannis Hunem-Iduhey
- Yi, Chen Romance of Hsiao and Ch'in
1995
- Drattell, Deborah A Dream
- Drattell, Deborah Evening Star
1993
- LeBaron, Ann Devil in the Belfry
- Kvandal, Johan Fantasy for Two Pianos and Orchestra, Op. 17
- Kessner, Daniel Chamber Concerto
- Rieti, Vittorio String Quartet No. 7
- Rieti, Vittorio String Quartet No. 8
- Rieti, Vittorio String Quartet No. 9
1992
- Baksa, Robert Septet
- Rieti, Vittorio Dodicetto
- Rieti, Vittorio Improviso Tripartito
- Rieti, Vittorio Marchant Suite
- Previn, André Honey and Rue
1991
- Zwilich, Ellen Taaffe Immigrant Voices
- Burger, Julius Eastern Symphony
- Burger, Julius Symphonic Scherzo
- Burger, Julius Ziguenerlied
- Adolphe, Bruce Visions
1990
- Karetnikov, Nikolay Quintet for Piano and Strings
- Schimmel, William Rhapsody on 10th Avenue/Slaughter in Blue
- Satoh, Somei Miserere for cello and orchestra
- Rieti, Vittorio Cinquian da Camera
- Rieti, Vittorio Momenti Variati
- Rieti, Vittorio Nonetto
- Rieti, Vittorio Piano Quintet
1989
- Duffy, John Symphony No. 1, “Utah”
- Foss, Lukas American Landscapes
- Tower, Joan Second Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman
- Wuorinen, Charles Five: Concerto for Amplified Cello and Orchestra
1988
- Rieti, Vittorio Congedo
- Rieti, Vittorio Variazioni enarmoniche
1987
- Rieti, Vittorio Concertino Novello
- Baksa, Robert Quartet No. 1
1985
- Webber, Andrew Lloyd Requiem
- Rieti, Vittorio Tre Improvisi
- Rieti, Vittorio Verdiana
1983
- Rieti, Vittorio Sonata a Dieci
1982
- Rieti, Vittorio Allegretto alla Croma
- Rieti, Vittorio Spiccatta
- Rieti, Vittorio Variations on Two Canigas de Santa Maria
1981
- Liebman, David Quintet
- Rieti, Vittorio The Clock
- Rzewski, Frederic Moonrise with Memories
1975
- Fennelly, Brian Praise Yah!
- Wigglesworth, Frank Psalm 148
1974
- Baksa, Robert Red Carnations (as of 11/11)
2012
- Debussy, Five Préludes (orch. Hans Zender)
2005
- Weesner, Anna Partita
1996
- Foss, Lukas Romance
- Glass, Philip Echorus
- Kancheli, Giya V & V
- Pärt, Arvo Darf Ich...
- Ran, Shulamit Yearning
- Reich, Steve Duet
- Tavener, John Song of the Angel
1993
- Penderecki, Krystof Flute Concerto
1987
- Weill, Kurt Bastille Music
- Weill, Kurt Marie Galante
1983
- Britten, Benjamin Three Divertimenti
1982
- Pasquotti, Corrado Forma Magistra Ludi
1980
- Haydn, Franz Joseph La vera costanza
1976
- Berg, Josef Breakfast at Schlakenwald Castle
- Berg, Josef European Tourists
2009
- Stookey, Nathaniel The Composer is Dead; Commissioned by the San Francisco Symphony
2008
- Fitch, Keith This Rough Magicke; Commissioned by Orchestra of St. Luke’s with funds provided by the Jerome Foundation
2006
- Bennett, Wynne Tiny Chapters (2006)
- Biscardi, Chester Piano Quintet (2004)
2005
- MacMillan, James Symphony No. 2
2004
- Lerdahl, Fred Oboe Quartet
1998
- Tsontakis, George Meditations at Perigee
1997
- Schubert, Franz Fierrabras
1996
- Previn, André Vocalise
- Husa, Karel Aria, from "Divertimento"
1994
- Cotton, Jeffery Seven Runic Songs
- Adams, John Chamber Symphony
1992
- Adolphe, Bruce Sharehi
1991
- Burger, Julius Variations on a Theme by C.P.E. Bach
- Musgrave, Thea Golden Echo (#1) for Horn and Tape
1989
- Adams, John The Wound Dresser
- Torke, Michael Rust for piano and winds
1988
- Bach/Henze I Sentimenti di C.P.E. Bach
- Rieti, Vittorio Sestetto pro Gemini
- Rieti, Vittorio Sette liriche saffiche
1987
- Adams, John Nixon in China
- Zwilich, Ellen Taaffe Concerto Grosso
1986
- Adams, John Harmonielehre
1984
- Zwilich, Ellen Taaffe Chamber Symphony
1983
- Purcell/Britten Secular Cantata
1982
- Wuorinen, Charles Archaeopteryx
1976
- Feldman, Morton Instruments II
