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Burt Bacharach Songbook with Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra
De Montfort Hall in LeicesterMon, Oct 12, 2026 · 07:00 PM
Overview
Overview
What the World Needs Now: the Burt Bacharach Songbook is a Music / Pop / Adult Contemporary event at De Montfort Hall in Leicester.
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This concert celebrates the timeless music of Burt Bacharach, one of the most influential composers of 20th-century popular music. The Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra performs his greatest hits, including classics like "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head" and "(They Long to Be) Close to You." Attendees can expect an evening of lush orchestral arrangements and melodies that defined an era.
Bacharach's songs, often written with lyricist Hal David, featured sophisticated harmonies and unconventional time signatures. From Dionne Warwick's iconic recordings to film scores for "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," his work has been recorded by over 1,000 artists. This concert brings his songbook to life in a grand orchestral setting.
The Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra delivers a polished tribute to a composer whose influence spans generations and genres.
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Good to know
- The concert features the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra performing Bacharach's greatest hits.
- The event is held in Leicester.
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Who is performing at this concert?
The Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra performs the Burt Bacharach Songbook.
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Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) is a British symphony orchestra based in London, England.
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De Montfort Hall in Leicester
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De Montfort Hall in Leicester
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