Simon & Garfunkel - Tribute meets Classic - Graceland Duo with String Quartet and Band

With songs like "The Sound of Silence" and "Cecilia", Simon & Garfunkel wrote poetic anthems for an entire generation. "Mrs. Robinson" became a worldwide hit in 1969 through the American film "The Graduate". In 1968 the duo penned "The Boxer", a deeply emotional tribute to the resilient survivor. Two years later, "Bridge Over Troubled Water" - a composition of quiet, unassuming beauty - entered music history as a message of hope.

For several years now, the Graceland duo has been tracing the musical spirit of their idols with great dedication, touring Germany with their programme "A Tribute to Simon & Garfunkel" to considerable acclaim. Thomas Wacker (as Paul Simon) and Thorsten Gary (as Art Garfunkel) quickly realised that Simon & Garfunkel's music is perfectly suited to pairing the countless classics of arguably the world's most famous folk-rock duo with the distinctive sound of a classical string ensemble.

The interplay of two voices and two guitars with the classical instruments turns Simon & Garfunkel's songs into a rich and distinctive musical experience. Audiences can expect an evening full of emotion, a tribute to the 1960s and 70s, and a musical range rarely found on a single stage. With band and quartet, the artists move through heartfelt ballads and, at other moments, get the crowd rocking. www.graceland-online.de