Dates
Saturday 22 June 2024
1:00pm at Hamer Hall
Saturday 22 June 2024
7:30pm at Hamer Hall
Considered one of the greatest songwriters of all time, Burt Bacharach, along with long-time collaborator Hal David, provided the soundtrack to our lives. The Oscar, Grammy and Emmy Award winner has written some of the world’s most beloved songs.
In celebration of his career and music legacy, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Benjamin Northey, will be joined by a stellar cast including David Campbell, Caroline O’Connor, Emma Pask and Thndo to perform some of his greatest hits. These include What the World Needs Now, Alfie, Walk on By, I Say a Little Prayer, Close to You, One Less Bell to Answer, Any Day Now, That’s What Friends Are For and more.
Featuring
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Benjamin Northey conductor
Mark Sutcliffe creative director
David Campbell vocalist
Caroline O'Connor vocalist
Emma Pask vocalist
Thndo vocalist
What the World Needs Now is presented in association with Make My Mark
What the World Needs Now is proudly presented by MSO Premier Partner Ryman Healthcare.
