Detroit Symphony Orchestra: The Paul Simon Songbook

Detroit Symphony Orchestra: The Paul Simon Songbook at Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall

The Paul Simon Songbook arrives at Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at 8:00 PM, placing a half-century of songwriting in front of a full orchestra. Conductor Jeff Tyzik's orchestrations take familiar melodies—The Sound of Silence, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard, 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover—and open them up with strings, brass and woodwinds, giving the music new dimension without losing the hooks that made it unforgettable.

Paul Loren, Emily Drennan and Daniel Berryman share vocal duties, carrying the songs through the evening. Tyzik's arrangements trace Paul Simon's artistry from the Simon and Garfunkel years through solo albums Graceland and Rhythm of the Saints, offering a span of styles unified by one songwriter's voice and the conductor's symphonic vision.

For anyone who loves the catalog, this is a chance to experience the music live with the full range of orchestral instruments. Bring someone who shares your affection for the songs. The melodies have their own place in your memory; Tyzik’s arrangements give you another way to connect with them. There is tenderness in the ballads and rhythmic character in the wider catalog, with three singers at the center of this tribute.

Make Saturday a celebration of Simon’s songwriting with the DSO and its featured singers. Book your tickets for The Paul Simon Songbook at Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall.