The four singers—Clara’s luminous lead surrounded by Il Volo’s rich tenor blend—crafted a version that felt at once reverent and fresh. Each phrase carried a gentle rise and fall, letting the familiar melody bloom without a hint of rush.
Watch their performance below.
When they reached the chorus, the voices merged into a single, bell‑pure chord that seemed to linger in every corner of the hall. Phones stayed still, conversations stopped, and even the orchestra held back to let the vocals float unbroken.
Plenty of artists have tackled this Simon and Garfunkel classic, yet few have tempered power with such restraint. Clara’s clear tone slid effortlessly over the trio’s warm foundation, giving the song new lift while honoring its reflective core.
By the final cadence, the audience responded only with silence—followed by an eruption of cheers that built slowly like a wave before breaking into a full standing ovation. Viewers online were quick to declare that this reinterpretation stands proudly beside the original, offering a reminder that timeless songs still have room to grow.
Listen to their full performance below.
What to know about “The Sound of Silence” by Simon and Garfunkel
“The Sound of Silence” first appeared on Simon and Garfunkel’s 1964 debut album Wednesday Morning, 3 A.M. The acoustic track initially drew little attention until a remixed, electric‑backed version topped charts in 1965. Written by Paul Simon, the song explores themes of isolation, communication, and the longing for genuine human connection in a noisy world.
Over the decades it has become a hallmark of modern folk music and a frequent choice for covers because of its haunting melody and reflective lyrics. Il Volo and Clara’s Sanremo rendition adds a new layer of depth—proof that even sixty years on, silence can still speak volumes when the right voices bring it to life.
