Itzhak Perlman releases first new album in over a decade

Renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman has released The Way We Were: My American Songbook, marking his first new album in more than ten years. Released via Green Hill Music, the 12-song collection features classics from the American songbook, including works by George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern, and Stephen Sondheim.

Produced by David Lai, the album pairs Perlman with a full orchestra to create a romantic and lyrical sound. The project includes collaborations with artists such as Josh Groban and Jon Batiste, as well as a track featuring the voice of jazz vocalist Ella Fitzgerald. Perlman noted that the repertoire allowed him to approach the violin as a singing instrument, a departure from his previous recording styles.