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 retirement in 1999.
A memoir filled with stories about life on the road, making recordings, and...
From Yakima, Washington, to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Donald Peck's journey as a flutist has been extraordinary. Here, Peck offers an insider...
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There are those among us that believe our world is but one of many. Those different worlds exist in a space and time, other than our own. An infinite ...
Deep within each of us is the need to know. This quest for knowledge, our curiosity, is part of what makes us human. Like small children on Christmas Eve, trying to peek at the presents under the tree. The thought of the unknown can be a powerful force After all, it is curiosity, which drives us to discover new things such as medicines or new tools and gadgets to assist us in our daily lives. It is an overwhelming desire to learn about the world in which we live. This curiosity is stronger in some people than in others. If left unchecked, it can also lead us into trouble. And so it was with...
Deep within each of us is the need to know. This quest for knowledge, our curiosity, is part of what makes us human. Like small children on Christmas ...
