Max Raabe & Palast Ochester

Max Raabe & Palast Orchester formed in the early 1990s, a German ensemble led by vocalist Max Raabe. Their music draws from the cabaret era of the Weimar Republic, with Raabe's baritone voice and orchestral arrangements creating a specific kind of nostalgic atmosphere. They've built a repertoire around classic cabaret numbers and chansons from the interwar period.

One of their best-known songs is "Capri-Fischer," a ballad by Bruno Granichstaedten and Werner Richard Heymann that has become a regular part of their live sets. Their recordings include albums like Die Welt ist schön from 1994, Bel Ami from 1998, and Heute Nacht oder nie from 2012.

The group includes musicians like Christoph Israel on glockenspiel, Thomas Tillmann on piano, and Fabian Müller on clarinet. They've maintained a consistent focus on this particular musical style rather than expanding into contemporary genres or political commentary.