Michael Feinstein With the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra

Read About This Recording

Michael Feinstein became famous in the mid-1980s as one of the top cabaret singer-pianists. He believes in singing lyrics very straight, always being careful to stick to the original intent of the composer.

For his project with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Feinstein is accompanied by Alan Broadbent's arrangements of a dozen pieces. The set includes such ballads as "The Folks Who Live On The Hill," "By Myself," "Spring Will Be A Little Late This Year" and the obscure "I Won't Send Roses." Throughout, Michael Feinstein is heard in prime form, doing justice to the music that he loves.

—Scott Yanow

Extended Article

One of the greatest crooners of our time teams up with one of the greatest orchestras in the world! In his first recording with a symphonic orchestra, Michael Feinstein's dynamic voice and charismatic, insightful delivery caresses and burnishes a collection of gems from the great American songbook into a gleaming luster. Conducted by Alan Broadbent — and featuring masterful arrangements penned by Broadbent specifically for Michael Feinstein and the Israel Philharmonic — Michael Feinstein delivers the ultimate performances of some of the most deservedly timeless songs in the classic American songbook.

Contents

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The Folks Who Live on the Hill; The Best is Yet to Come; Guess I'll Hang My Tears Out to Dry; By Myself; Spring Will Be a Little Late This Year; Stormy Weather; Laura; On a Clear Day (You Can See Forever); Love is Here to Stay; How Deep is the Ocean; Somewhere; I Won't Send Roses.

Michael Feinstein, Vocals/Piano; Avishai Cohen, Bass; Albie Berk, Drums; Israel Philharmonic Orchestra; Alan Broadbent, Conductor/Piano.