* Birth date: September 4, 1980
* Birth place: Aachen, Germany
* Genres: Classical, crossover
* Instruments: Violin
* Labels: Universal Music Group, Decca Records
* Website: www.davidgarrett.com
Biography:
David Garrett is a German violinist, composer, and producer. He began playing the violin at the age of four and gave his first public performance at the age of seven. He studied at the Royal College of Music in London and the Juilliard School in New York City.
Garrett has released several albums, both classical and crossover. His most successful album, "Rock Symphonies", was released in 2010 and reached number one in several countries. He has also collaborated with other musicians, such as Andrea Bocelli, Madonna, and Lady Gaga.
Garrett has won numerous awards, including the Echo Klassik Award for Best Crossover Album in 2011 and the Bambi Award for Best Classical Musician in 2012. He has also been named a UNESCO Artist for Peace.
Garrett is known for his virtuosic playing and his energetic stage presence. He is one of the most popular violinists in the world and has a large following of fans around the globe.
Discography:
* Classical albums:
* "Beethoven Sonatas" (2003)
* "Mozart Concertos" (2004)
* "Paganini Caprices" (2007)
* "Tchaikovsky Concerto" (2008)
* Crossover albums:
* "Rock Symphonies" (2010)
* "Eternity" (2012)
* "Garrett vs. Paganini" (2013)
* "Explosive" (2015)
* Live albums:
* "Live in Berlin" (2011)
* "Live in London" (2014)
* "Live in Munich" (2016)
Awards:
* Echo Klassik Award for Best Crossover Album:
* 2011 for "Rock Symphonies"
* Bambi Award for Best Classical Musician:
* 2012
* UNESCO Artist for Peace:
* 2012