Burt Bacharach: A Life in Song

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Burt Bacharach: A Life In Song

Lord Grade

Burt Bacharach

Alfie Boe

Sophie Ellis-Bextor

Shaun Escoffery

Rebecca Ferguson

Justin Hayward

Michael Kiwanuka

Laura Mvula

Joss Stone

Richard Valentine

Anita Land

Guy Freeman

Music: Classic Pop & Rock

Music: Easy Listening, Soundtracks & Musicals

27/11/2015

BBC Four - Burt Bacharach: A Life in Song

Royal Festival Hall concert celebrating the music of legendary songwriter Burt Bacharach.

Royal Festival Hall concert celebrating the music of songwriter and performer Burt Bacharach, with Alfie Boe, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Justin Hayward, Michael Kiwanuka and Joss Stone.

A unique concert staged at the Royal Festival Hall celebrating the music of the legendary songwriter and performer Burt Bacharach. 

Some of Burt's most famous songs are performed by a stellar line-up of artists including Alfie Boe, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Shaun Escoffery, Rebecca Ferguson, Justin Hayward, Michael Kiwanuka, Laura Mvula and Joss Stone. Burt himself also performs accompanied by his band. During the concert Burt chats to Michael Grade about the art of songwriting and shares the stories behind some of his best-loved hits.

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