Celebrity Bassoonist Marvin P. Feinsmith Joins the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra

Maestro Fouad Fakhouri is pleased to announce the addition of Marvin P. Feinsmith to the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra.

Marvin Feinsmith’s extensive performing experience includes principal bassoon with the Indianapolis Symphony, the Mozarteum of Salzburg and the Brooklyn Philharmonic; bassoon with Symphony of the Air and the Little Orchestra Society of New York; assistant bassoonist with the Denver Symphony Orchestra; and co-principal bassoon with the Israel Philharmonic.

Also a composer, Feinsmith’s music is profoundly influenced by his Jewish heritage. His Hebraic music includes two symphonies: Peerkay Avot-Ethics of the Fathers (Denver Symphony 1975 and 1976) and Isaiah (Kansas City Philharmonic 1979). He also has several film scores to his credit.

Marvin Feinsmith is a native of New York City and attended the Julliard and the Manhattan School of Music as a scholarship student of Simon Kovar, graduating with Bachelor and Master Degrees. He has done additional graduate study at the New York University and the University of Colorado.

Currently residing in New Jersey, Feinsmith will make his first appearance with the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra Sunday, September 14 for a free chamber concert at Beth Israel Synagogue, 2204 Morganton Road in Fayetteville beginning at 4:00pm.

Fakhouri states: "I am extremely proud that the FSO is attracting such experienced talent from all over North Carolina and beyond. That we continue to draw highly talented professional musicians is a credit not only to the FSO but also to the continued growth and high standard of the arts and the cultural life of Fayetteville."