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Paul Simon Songbook - SOLD OUT
Dallas Symphony OrchestraThe Dallas Symphony Orchestra and engaging vocalists interpret the music of legendary singer/songwriter Paul Simon. This concert highlights his incredible work spanning from Simon and Garfunkel through his solo albums, with orchestral arrangements by conductor Jeff Tyzik. This evening will include performances of “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “The Sound of Silence,” “Graceland,” and many more.
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra delivers uplifting, entertaining, and enriching musical experiences worldwide. The Orchestra returns to Bravo! Vail for its 22nd summer residency with a rich lineup that includes classical favorites and exciting pops programs.
All artists, programs, and pricing are subject to change.
Program Details
Jeff Tyzik, conductor
Rick Brantley, vocals
Emily Drennan, vocals
Daniel Berryman, vocals
Shubh Saran, guitar
Eric Metzgar, drums
Brian Killeen, bass
PAUL SIMON SONGBOOK
"Graceland"
"Mrs. Robinson"
"Scarborough Fair/Canticle"
"Homeward Bound"
"Cecilia"
"El Condor Pasa (If I Could)"
"59th Street Bridge Song"
"The Sound of Silence"
"America"
"The Boxer"
"Kodachrome"
“You Can Call Me Al”
“Take Me to the Mardi Gras”
“50 Ways to Leave Your Lover”
“Mother and Child Reunion”
“Still Crazy After All These Years”
“Loves Me Like a Rock”
“Bridge Over Troubled Water”
“Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard”
Guest Artists
Jeff Tyzik
Rick Brantley
Emily Drennan
Daniel Berryman
Shubh Saran
Eric Metzgar
Brian Killeen
Jeff Tyzik
conductor
Jeff Tyzik (conductor/composer/arranger) has been the Principal Pops Conductor of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra for nine seasons and has served in the same role with the Detroit Symphony, Florida Orchestra, Oregon Symphony, and the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. He has composed and produced music for major television networks and released six of his own albums, including the Grammy Award-winning “The Tonight Show Band” with Doc Severinson, Vol. 1. At Bravo! Vail, he has conducted a wide variety of genres spanning from Motown and Broadway, to dance and
Latin, to the annual sold-out Patriotic Concert.
Rick Brantley
vocalist
Rick Brantley (vocalist) was born and raised in Macon, Georgia. The son of a Southern Baptist preacher, he grew up around the gospel tradition and was greatly influenced by singer-songwriters like Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel. In addition to solo shows, he has toured with John Hiatt, Kiefer Sutherland, and Zac Brown. His most recent projects include Brooklyn Ramble, a single released in
2022, and an appearance at The Brooklyn Variety Ramble show at The Bell House in New York City.
Emily Drennan
vocalist
Emily Drennan (vocalist) is a published producer, lyricist, composer, and vocal artist. She has been a featured soloist at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and Radio City Music Hall. Her past roles span from Amneris in Aida and Tanya in Mamma Mia, to singing with rock legend Sting. Emily is a published ASCAP and Recording Academy (Grammy) producer. She has been a featured guest soloist with many orchestras, including the Austin, Detroit, and Portland Symphonies
Daniel Berryman
vocalist
Daniel Berryman (vocalist) has toured nationally in The Sound of Music and Les Misérables, and won First Prize in the 2019 Lotte Lenya Competition. His past roles include Ambrose Kemper in Hello, Dolly! with St. Louis MUNY, Ciccio in The Most Happy Fella with Goodspeed Theatre, and Mark Cohen in Rent with Theatre Aspen. In 2022, he made his Off-Broadway debut in Hello, Dolly! starring alongside his wife, Grace Morgan. They currently live in Indianapolis with their two sons.
Shubh Saran
guitar
Shubh Saran (guitar) is a New York-based Indian guitarist, composer, and producer. He has performed internationally as soloist and with bands in the United States, India, Canada, Bangladesh, Vietnam, and Mexico. Having lived in four different countries by the time he was in high school, his style is influenced by Hindustani classical, neo-soul, rock, jazz, and contemporary Indian music. His latest solo album, Inglish, was named one of the Best Jazz and Experimental albums by Pitchfork Magazine in 2021.
Eric Metzgar
drums
Eric Metzgar (drums), is a New York-based performer and collaborator, and has played with numerous orchestras and jazz/pop artists around the world. He has shared the stage with, among others, Sutton Foster, Jimmy Greene, Delfeayo Marsalis, and Joe Locke. A dedicated music educator, he teaches every summer at the Cape Ann Jazz Workshop under director Alexa Tarantino. He maintains a private studio and often holds drumming clinics at grade schools and universities across the nation.
Brian Killeen
bass
Brian Killeen (bass), a New York-native, plays both electronic and acoustic bass. He has recently been featured in collaborations with A Great Big World, Albis, Brandon O’Shea, Robbie Gil, and Zach Jones & the Tricky Bits, among others. This summer marks Killeen’s return to Bravo! Vail after his performance in last season’s program Revolution: The Music of the Beatles
Program Notes
PAUL SIMON AND ART GARFUNKEL
“Scarborough Fair/Canticle”
“Homeward Bound”
“Cecilia”
DANIEL ALOMIA ROBLES, PAUL SIMON, AND JORGE MILCHBERG
"El Condor Pasa (If I Could)"
“59th Street Bridge Song”
“The Sound of Silence”
“America”
“The Boxer”
“Kodachrome”
Intermission
DANIEL ALOMIA ROBLES, PAUL SIMON, AND JORGE MILCHBERG
“You Can Call Me Al”
“Take Me to the Mardi Gras”
“50 Ways to Leave Your Lover”
“Mother and Child Reunion”
“Still Crazy After All These Years”
“Loves Me Like a Rock”
“Bridge Over Troubled Water”
“Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard”
Paul Simon Songbook
For six decades, Paul Simon has been one of the most prolific singer-songwriters of our time, successful as both a solo and collaborating artist performing across multiple genres. Born in New Jersey in 1941, Simon’s mother was an English teacher and his father was teacher and band leader. After moving to Queens, NY, Simon met Art Garfunkel and they decided to start their own duo. Writing and releasing music under the name of Tom & Jerry, the two released their first single “Hey Schoolgirl” in 1957, which led to them signing with Columbia Records as Simon and Garfunkel. Their first album released on the label, Wednesday Morning, 3AM, was not especially popular, and the group disbanded for a few years before “The Sound of Silence” was remixed by producer Tom Wilson and featured in the 1967 film, The Graduate. The duo then created Sounds of Silence (1966), Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme (1966), Bookends (1968), and their final studio album, Bridge Over Troubled Water (1970).
Simon used the 1970s as a time to launch his solo music career with the hit albums Paul Simon (1972), There Goes Rhymin’ Simon (1973), and Still Crazy After All These Years (1975), which featured audience favorites like “Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard,” “Kodachrome,” and “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover.” In addition to a solo music career, Simon also made a film career for himself, first starring in Annie Hall (1977), and then as writer, composer, and actor of One-Trick Pony (1980). After a brief reunion with Garfunkel for live performances, Simon headed to South Africa. Inspired by the music he heard there, Simon created his most successful album, Graceland (1986), featuring the hit songs “Graceland” and “You Can Call Me Al.”