The right place, the right time! : tales of Chicago Symphony days / Donald Peck.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Peck, Donald.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Peck, Donald.

Flute players--United States--Biography.

Flute players.

Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

United States.

Genre:

Biographies.

Autobiographies.

Physical Description:

173 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Bloomington ; Indianapolis : Indiana University Press, [2007]

Summary:

From Yakima, Washington, to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Donald Peck'sjourney as a flutist has been extraordinary. Here, Peck offers an insider's view ofthe inner workings of one of the most prestigious orchestras in the country. Peck, like many artists, did not select his path voluntarily, but rather let fate lead himto a career in music. In 1957, he secured a seat with the orchestra as a flutist.Beginning in 1958, Peck garnered the title of principal which he kept until hisretirement in 1999. A memoir filled with stories about life onthe road, making recordings, and working with the best musicians and singers in thebusiness, The Right Place, The Right Time! is a joy for anyone interested in the lifeof a dedicated, devoted, and talented artist.

Contents:

Music directors

Staff conductors

Touring the world

"And how was the tour?"

Guest conductors

Learning a new language; or, the sayings of the conductors

Nights at the opera

Singers

Knowing some soloists

Making recordings

Solo dates

Outside jobs

Rondo finale.

Notes:

Includes discography (pages 137-151) and index.

ISBN:

9780253349149

0253349141

OCLC:

77573025