EN
DE
IT
FR
ES
RU
JP
RO
Burt Bacharach Night
Order tickets
June 2026 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su |
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.
Program and cast
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
I’ll Never Fall in Love Again
One Less Bell to Answer / A House Is Not a Home
24 Hours from Tulsa
Casino Royale
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
Municipal House Theater Prague
Municipal House (Czech: Obecní dům) is a civic building that houses Smetana Hall, a celebrate concert venue, in Prague, Czech Republic. Its address is Náměstí Republiky 5, next to the Powder Gate in the center of the city.
The Royal Court palace used to be located on the site of the Municipal House. From 1383 until 1485 the King of Bohemia lived on the property. After 1485, it was abandoned. It was demolished in the early 20th century. Construction of the current building started in 1905. It opened in 1912.[citation needed] The building was designed by Osvald Polívka and Antonín Balšánek.
The Municipal House was the location of the Czechoslovak declaration of independence.
The building is of the Art Nouveau architecture style. The building exterior has allegorical art and stucco. There is a mosaic called Homage to Prague by Karel Špillar over the entrance. On either side are allegorical sculpture groups representing The Degradation of the People and The Resurrection of the People by Ladislav Šaloun. Smetana Hall serves as a concert hall and ballroom. It has a glass dome.
Related events