Burt Bacharach Night

Programme

Music: Burt Bacharach
Lyrics: Hal David (unless otherwise stated)

Overture / What the World Needs Now
Magic Moments
Do You Know the Way to San Jose?
Don’t Make Me Over
Anyone Who Had a Heart
Wives and Lovers
Trains and Boats and Planes
There’s Always Something There to Remind Me
Promises, Promises: Overture
Promises, Promises: I’ll Never Fall in Love Again
One Less Bell to Answer / A House Is Not a Home
24 Hours from Tulsa
Casino Royale: Theme
I Just Don’t Know What to Do with Myself
Casino Royale: The Look of Love / This Girl’s in Love with You
Make It Easy on Yourself
Alfie
Arthur’s Theme: Best That You Can Do
Lyrics: Carole Bayer Sager, Christopher Cross, Peter Allen
What the World Needs Now Is Love

Performers

Czech National Symphony Orchestra
Richard Balcombe conductor
Katie Birtill, Abbie Osmon, Laura Tebbutt, Graham Bickley vocals

Description

American composer, pianist, and arranger Burt Bacharach was one of the most influential and successful figures within the contemporary music scene of the 20th century. A true pioneer, he brought the sophistication of jazz and classical music into pop, and his songs continue to resonate with millions of listeners around the world. He began his career as an arranger and accompanist for then-rising star Marlene Dietrich. His hits were performed by some of the most iconic American singers of the 1970s, including Dionne Warwick and Tom Jones. His most successful collaboration was with lyricist Hal David—together, they created dozens of songs that became pop classics. Our audiences will be able to enjoy a selection of their greatest hits performed by outstanding guest artists and our very own orchestra.