Jean Yves Thibaudet with Michael Feinstein, Boston Pops Orchestra, and more

Born in Columbus, Ohio, singer/pianist Michael Feinstein is celebrated for his interpretations of pre-rock standards. Rising in the 1980s, he is renowned for his Broadway and jazz chart success, including albums like "Pure Gershwin" and "The Sinatra Project." Feinstein has collaborated with a range of artists, such as Dolly Parton and Cheyenne Jackson, and has his own jazz venue, Feinstein's. Working with icons like Ira Gershwin, he champions the American Songbook, amassing awards and acclaim for his influential contributions.

Banker Henry Lee Higginson founded the Boston Symphony Orchestra in 1881 and the Boston Pops, known for lighter, popular concerts. Arthur Fiedler led Pops for 50 years, making it a hit with RCA. John Williams and Keith Lockhart later followed, keeping the Pops a beloved American tradition.