Origins is the debut album by Israeli pianist, composer, and producer
Tomer Adaddi. A veteran of the classical and pop worlds,
Adaddi has worked with everyone from
Andrea Bocelli and
Mercedes Sosa to
the Scorpions. His compositions have appeared in films and albums by a variety of artists around the world, but for his first solo recording, he chose to honor his native land with a collection of classical interpretations of Jewish melodies for piano and string orchestra. Sentimental, wistful, and at times dark, his romantic piano style lends itself well to this classic format, and throughout
Origins' 13 instrumental tracks,
Adaddi offers an elegant take on these venerable melodies. ~ Timothy Monger