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Four Ladies For Burt – WDR Big Band feat. Les Brünettes

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Sat, Mar 29, 2025, 20:00
Les Brünettes, a German-French vocal quartet formed in 2010, is joining the WDR Big Band for the first time. Known for their diverse repertoire and sophisticated arrangements, they'll perform an evening dedicated to Burt Bacharach, featuring their rendition of "I Say a Little Prayer" among other classics.

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Keywords: Vocal Music

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Les BrünettesVocals
WDR Big BandEnsemble
Jörg Achim KellerArrangements
Stefan Pfeifer-GalileaLeader

Program

Four Ladies For Burt
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