Sergey Gutorov currently holds the position of Principal clarinet in Chicago Philharmonic Orchestra, Principal clarinet in Sarasota Opera, Principal clarinet in Des Moines Metro Opera and Assistant Principal/E flat clarinet in the South Bend Symphony Orchestra. Mr. Gutorov frequently performs with the Chicago Lyric Opera, Fort Wayne Philharmonic orchestra. He began studying the clarinet at age 9 with his father in Kursk, Russia. At age 14 he was accepted into the Moscow State Wind College and graduated with diplomas in both clarinet and conducting. He also received a diploma from the State Classical Academy Maimonid and diploma in Orchestral Studies from Roosevelt University in Chicago. From 2008-2010, Sergey was a member of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago. During this time he was a featured soloist in Mozart's Sinfonia Concertante with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Prior to entering Roosevelt University, he held the positions of Assistant Principal Clarinet in both the Ministry of Defense Orchestra of the Russian Federation and The Moscow Symphony Orchestra. His principal teachers include Sergey Gutorov Sr., Vladimir Sokolov, Evgeny Petrov, Ivan Butirsky and John Bruce Yeh.
Review by John von Rhein “Chicago Classical Review
The golden oldie was Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto, winningly played by the Russian-born clarinetist Sergey Gutorov, a “musician member” of the Chicago Philharmonic, who played from score. His exemplary technique and classically poised musicality were on full display, sensitively backed by Speck and an ensemble of about 18 players. Gutorov’s breath control allowed him to spin seamless phrases with tonally mellifluous ease. He “sang” the cantabile of the central Adagio with feeling, and the playful interplay between clarinet and tutti in the Rondo finale made its wonted effect.
Luke Fitzpatrick, flute Lauded by the South Florida Classical Review for his "vivacious and buoyant" playing, flutist Luke Fitzpatrick has been the principal flute of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic since 2015. During the summer, Luke also plays principal flute with the Des Moines Metropolitan Opera and played principal flute with the Sarasota opera during their 2017 season. Participating in summer music festivals is one of Luke's greatest joys as a musician. He has spent summers at the National Orchestral Institute, National Repertory Orchestra, Music Academy of the West, Aspen music festival, the National Symphony’s Summer Music Institute, and the Chautauqua music festival. While living in Los Angeles, Luke developed a passion for chamber music where he collaborated with artists such as Grammy-nominated pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet and the Ebene Quartet. Now based in Fort Wayne, Luke is spending more time pursuing outreach and his love for teaching. He is the co-founder of the Bonita Boyd International Masterclass program, which meets annually at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY. Luke's teachers include Bonita Boyd, Jeanne Baxtresser, Alberto Almarza, and Jim Walker.