On February 15, in celebration of Valentine's Day, Opus, Contemporary Patrons of The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and Sotheby's New Collectors hosted Lovestruck, Inspired by Saint Valentine. True to chamber music's intimacy and association with love and passion, the evening revolved around sensuality and romance bringing together a special performance of Tchaikovsky's rapturous Sextet for Strings: Souvenir de Florence by artists of the The Chamber Music Society and The Romantic Worlds of Peter Guttman, a collection of award-winnning photography curated by Brigitte Saint-Ouen of Gramercy 32 Fine Arts.

The fifth floor gallery at Sotheby's was transformed into a luxurious and sensual space with sheer red draping, blood red roses and romantic candle light by event designer Antony Todd. Guests enjoyed an equally seductive menu of culinary indulgences and aphrodisiacs, including an oyster and caviar station, artisinal fondues, and a dessert bar by La Maison du Chocolat. The evening was spearheaded by Opus Founders Lisa and Saar Banin, Robert Deutsch, Michael Evans, Justin Hays Green, Lise Himberg Powers and Bill and Marie Samuels.

Proceeds from Lovestruck go directly to the Chamber Music Society's wide range of education programs, which reach thousands of children, families, adults and outstanding young musicians at Lincoln Center.