Gene Pokorny, Part 1: The Legendary Orchestral Tubist of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Many people believe Gene Porkorny is the greatest orchestral tubist of his generation. A member of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra since 1989, he has also been a member of the Israel Philharmonic, the Utah Symphony, the St. Louis Symphony, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. But in addition to his orchestral playing, Gene is an exceptional solo artist and chamber musician.As a young man Gene studied with many of the great brass players of our time. In Part 1 of our discussion, he talks about wha...