Katharine E. Lucke (1875–1962) was an American organist, music educator and composer.
Lucke graduated from Peabody Conservatory of Music in 1904.[1] After completing her studies, she lived and worked in Baltimore, Maryland. She served as organist at the First Unitarian Church in Baltimore,[2] and took a position as a faculty member of Peabody in 1919.[3]
Lucke's papers are housed at Peabody.
Works edit
Lucke composed mainly songs, sacred music, chamber music and solo compositions. Selected works include:
- A Song on the Wind, Mo Bron! by Katharine E Lucke (Music) and William Sharp (lyrics) (1947)
- My Harp of Many Strings: Sacred Song by Louise B. Brownell (lyrics) and Katharine E. Lucke (Music) (1944)
- Longing by Katharine E. Lucke (Music) and William Sharp (lyrics)
- Candles
- Allegretto, for organ
- Andante Cantabile for chamber ensemble
Some of Lucke's works are recorded and available on CD:
- Historic Organs of Baltimore (1995)[4]
References edit
- ^ Annual Report of the Peabody Institute of the City of Baltimore, Volumes 34-49, Johns Hopkins University, Peabody Institute, 1904, retrieved 24 August 2014
- ^ The New Music Review and Church Music Review, Volumes 20-21, 1920, retrieved 24 August 2014
- ^ Herstory, archived from the original on 15 October 2013, retrieved 24 August 2014
- ^ Historic Organs of Baltimore, Allmusic, retrieved 24 August 2014