The Right Place, The Right Time!: Tales of Chicago Symphony Days

From Yakima, Washington, to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Donald Peck's
journey as a flutist has been extraordinary. Here, Peck offers an insider's view of
the 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 him
to 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 his
retirem...