Michael Feinstein Joins Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra for an Evening of American Songbook Classics

Music lovers are in for a treat as Michael Feinstein, known worldwide as the “Ambassador of the Great American Songbook,” joins forces with the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra (ICO) for an unforgettable night of timeless music.

The concert takes place on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 8:00 PM at the stunning Payne & Mencias Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts.

Led by Music Director and Conductor Matthew Kraemer, the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra—now in its 41st season—will perform rarely heard arrangements curated from the archives of the Great American Songbook Foundation Library. The evening will highlight music by legendary artists and composers such as Indiana’s own Cole Porter, Frank Sinatra, Louis Jordan, Irving Berlin, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Nat King Cole, Leonard Bernstein, and others whose work helped shape the American musical landscape.

Feinstein, a Grammy- and Emmy-nominated performer, is also the artistic director of the Center for the Performing Arts and the founder of the Great American Songbook Foundation. His passion for preserving this rich musical legacy promises a night filled with elegance, emotion, and enduring melodies—brought to life through the unmatched acoustics of the Palladium.

The Great American Songbook encompasses a treasured repertoire of American popular music and jazz standards from the 1920s through the 1950s. These beloved songs, written for Broadway, Hollywood, and radio, have been interpreted by generations of artists—from Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra to Michael Bublé and Lady Gaga. While rooted in history, the Songbook remains a living tradition, with ongoing efforts to include contemporary compositions that reflect its signature lyrical beauty and melodic sophistication.

This special performance is presented by Highfield & Associates. For tickets and more information, visit thecenterpresents.org/MichaelFeinstein or call 317-843-3800.