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Somewhere Over The Rainbow, Rheingau Festival, Kuurhaus, Weisbaden
On 26 July, GRB Concerts were joined by the fabulous Louise Dearman to perform a celebration of the iconic movie duo – Frank Sinatra and Judy Garland. “Conductor Richard Balcombe leads through the evening in simple but charming German. His orchestra succeeds exceptionally well to switch between sonorous strings and big band swing.” Frankfurter Rundschau …
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Song’s From The 60’s, CBSO, Symphony Hall, Birmingham
THE high quality sound was still there, but the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra took on a very different look for this Friday Night Classics performance. Getting in the mood for the songs from the Sixties, the musicians drew gasps from the audience as they took the stage in a range of colourful gear – …
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InSuffolk review
What The World Needs Now…The Music Of Burt Bacharach Snape Proms, Aldeburgh, August 31st 2013 ‘The forces on stage worked hard to achieve a slick and fast moving show… as well as Graham Bickley’s assured and stylish singing, vocal duties were also taken by three doyennes of the musical theatre and cabaret world… I was …

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra review
What The World Needs Now…The Music Of Burt Bacharach Snape Proms, Aldeburgh, August 31st 2013 “the show was a great success, many of the players commented on what a good show it is, how well thought out the arrangements are, and they do love playing it….” Elsa TatevossianConcerts ManagerRoyal Philharmonic Orchestra

Radio Jazz FM Review
What The World Needs Now…The Music Of Burt Bacharach ‘Beautiful melodies, stunning vocals and excellent sound, perfectly orchestrated. A unique tribute to arguably one of the greatest composers of popular music.’