Product Description

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 working with the best musicians and singers in the business, The Right Place,The Right Time! is a joy for anyone interested in the life of a dedicated, devoted, and talented artist.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #286812 in Books
• Published on: 2007-06-29
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 192 pages

Review
"...a friendly memoir...exuding honesty and cheer." -- Peter Jacobi, Herald-Times, December 23, 2007

"...will be read and enjoyed by everyone curious to know how a veteran symphony player looks at the business of making music." -- The Chicago Tribune, November 18, 2007

"This is a most enjoyable book. I only wish it were longer than its 160-plus pages." -- Daily Herald, November 8, 2007

Review

"This is a most enjoyable book. I only wish it were longer than its 160-plus pages." -- Bill Gowen, Daily Herald

"The Right Place, the Right Time will be read and enjoyed by everyone curious to know how a veteran symphony player looks at the business of making music." -- The Chicago Tribune

"A valuable memoir by someone with a unique vision of what it was like to perform in an American orchestra in the 20th century." -- Mary Ellyn HuttonMusic Writer, The Cincinnati Post

From the Publisher
"A valuable memoir by someone with a unique vision of what it was like to perform in an American orchestra in the 20th century."
--Mary Ellyn Hutton, Music Writer, The Cincinnati Post