David Garrett (born David Bongartz, 1980 sept 4 in Aachen, Germany[1]) is a… Read Full Bio ↴David Garrett (born David Bongartz, 1980 sept 4 in Aachen, Germany[1]) is a classical violinist and recording artist.
When Garrett was four years old, his father bought a violin for his older brother. The young David took an interest and soon learned to play. A year later, he took part in a competition and won first prize. By the age of seven, he was playing once a week in public. He studied violin at the Lubeck Conservatoire. At the age of 12, he began working with the distinguished Polish violinist Ida Haendel, often travelling to London and the other European cities to meet her. At the age of 13, he recorded two CDs, appeared on German and Dutch television, and gave a concert in the residence of the Federal Republic of Germany President, the Villa Hammerschmidt, at Dr. von Weizsäcker’s personal invitation. He was offered the use of the famous Stradivarius "San Lorenzo", which is among the best instruments of the "golden period". At the age of 14, as the youngest soloist ever, he signed an exclusive contract with Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft. At the age of 17, he played with the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Zubin Mehta in Delhi and Bombay in concerts marking the 50th anniversary of India’s Independence. At the age of 19, he played with the Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchster in Berlin, under the direction of Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos, and was hailed by critics. This led to an invitation to perform at Expo 2000 in Hannover. He continued his studies at the Royal College of Music in London. At the age of 21, he was invited to perform at the BBC Proms. He graduated from the Juilliard School in 2004.
While studying at the Juilliard School in New York City, as one of the first students to study with Itzhak Perlman, Garrett supplemented his income by working as a model. Some fashion writers have described him as "the David Beckham of the classical scene".
In December 2007, Garrett fell after a performance at Barbican Hall in London, and smashed his rare violin, initially reported as a Stradivarius, but later corrected to having been made by Giovanni Battista Guadagnini. Garrett had purchased the instrument four years earlier for USD 1 million.[3] It was estimated that it would cost $120,000 to repair.[4]
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When Garrett was four years old, his father bought a violin for his older brother. The young David took an interest and soon learned to play. A year later, he took part in a competition and won first prize. By the age of seven, he was playing once a week in public. He studied violin at the Lubeck Conservatoire. At the age of 12, he began working with the distinguished Polish violinist Ida Haendel, often travelling to London and the other European cities to meet her. At the age of 13, he recorded two CDs, appeared on German and Dutch television, and gave a concert in the residence of the Federal Republic of Germany President, the Villa Hammerschmidt, at Dr. von Weizsäcker’s personal invitation. He was offered the use of the famous Stradivarius "San Lorenzo", which is among the best instruments of the "golden period". At the age of 14, as the youngest soloist ever, he signed an exclusive contract with Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft. At the age of 17, he played with the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Zubin Mehta in Delhi and Bombay in concerts marking the 50th anniversary of India’s Independence. At the age of 19, he played with the Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchster in Berlin, under the direction of Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos, and was hailed by critics. This led to an invitation to perform at Expo 2000 in Hannover. He continued his studies at the Royal College of Music in London. At the age of 21, he was invited to perform at the BBC Proms. He graduated from the Juilliard School in 2004.
While studying at the Juilliard School in New York City, as one of the first students to study with Itzhak Perlman, Garrett supplemented his income by working as a model. Some fashion writers have described him as "the David Beckham of the classical scene".
In December 2007, Garrett fell after a performance at Barbican Hall in London, and smashed his rare violin, initially reported as a Stradivarius, but later corrected to having been made by Giovanni Battista Guadagnini. Garrett had purchased the instrument four years earlier for USD 1 million.[3] It was estimated that it would cost $120,000 to repair.[4]
www.david-garrett.com
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Beate Ulrich-Schwieger
So eine lange Biografie in jungen Jahren. Ich las nicht alles. Jedoch ist er
einfach ein Meister seines Faches. Er lernte wiederum bei sehr motivierten
gut ausgebildeten Künstlern die das ihr Herz am rechten Fleck hatten oder
haben. Dies sollte er nie vergessen, wer ihm ja den Weg ebnete. Chelsy
Girl meint ja eine alten junge Liebe tja so ist es im Leben. Manchmal
findet die Liebe einen. Er fand seine wahre Leidenschaft in der Geige
als ob sein Vater ja zum einen diesen Weg einleitete, jedoch eigentlich
tat er David Bongartz dies doch selber, denn er fand bereits mit vier
Jahren gefallen an diesem Instrument der Violine. Seine Geige ist
immer bei ihm. Wie ich verstand sind es zwei, eine hat er immer im
Hintergrund ja. DAS ist wichtig für einen Musiker. Das geht sicher bei
einem Instrument, wenn er jedoch mal Verantwortung darüber hinaus
hat, dann kommt dies sicher an erster Stelle. Dann wird er wohl
mehr komponieren und so sein Talent nach außen transportieren zu
den Herzen der Menschen. Denn er verbindet die soziale Kompetenz
mit der professionellen musischen sicherlich sehr sehr gekonnt.
Allein sein Bild mit vier Jahren so ernst wie eine "ältere" Seele und
später dann erblüht in dem Wirken seiner geliebten Kunst der Musik.
Ja es gäbe noch viel dazu zu sagen. Ja. Sehr schön einfach seine
musische Gabe ja. Herzlich berührend ja d. Beate Magdalena.
Cynthia Brenton
There is a story with this song. His long lost love Chelsea, the song is for her. Beautiful and moving, yet simple and complex all at the same time. He is a genius!
maria adelina melo Marcoroadomelo
BELÍSSIMA MELODIA
💖💖💖💖💖💖
Brenda Brown
It was about a girl he loved. But she didn’t feel the same. Beautiful song. He plays with so much passion ♥️🎻♥️
Katia Martins de Abreu Martins
DAVID GARRETT, UM EXEMPLO DE CARÁTER, COMPETÊNCIA, INTELIGÊNCIA E HONESTIDADE A SER SEGUIDO NO MUNDO INTEIRO
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🇧🇷 BRASIL - RIO DE JANEIRO
Vicki Baker
I heard this for the first time today - so moving, it tugs at the heart. He plays it with such passion.
floresenelatico1
Siento una enorme paz interior al escucharlo..gracias por compartir esta maravilla.
Miriam Chietino
♥🎶🎻💋✨amo su música ✨💋🎻🎶♥
Shanti killjoy
Simplemente hermoso
cerebry nueby
Que hermosa melodía
Marcia Howard
Absolutely beautiful!