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David Christian Bongartz (born 4 September 1980), known by his stage name David Garrett, is a German classical and crossover violinist and recording artist. Early life. When Garrett was four years old his father purchased a violin for his older brother. The young Garrett took an interest and soon learned to play.
A Paganini among pop stars and a Jimi Hendrix among violinists, DAVID GARRETT is the “Devil’s Violinist” of our age, an international superstar who blurs the lines between Mozart and Metallica. With his programmes “Explosive” and “Unlimited” DAVID GARRETT is touring worldwide.
May 22, 2018 · Biography of David Garrett. Family Background and early life. David Garrett was born David Bongartz to a German jurist and an American prima ballerina mother on September 4th, 1980 in Aachen, Germany. From very early on, David Garrett exhibited his passion and deep love for music.
- Born David Bongartz. David Garrett, pictured here with his father Georg, was born David Bongartz on September 4th 1980 in Aachen, Germany. He's currently single and he recently told the Daily Mail: "I spend ten months not at home, so if I had a girlfriend or a wife, yes she could travel with me, but can you imagine having kids unable to go to normal school?
- Early promise. From an early age it was clear that Garrett was going to be something special. He began learning the violin at age four and enrolled in the Lübeck Conservatoire at age 7.
- Give that man a Strad. Garrett was given his first Stradivarius to use at just 11 years old, thanks to the generosity of German president at the time Richard von Weizsäcker.
- First recordings. By the time he was 13, Garrett had recorded two full-length CDs of violin music and was regular fixture on TV across Europe. (Photo by Patrik Stollarz/Getty Images)
It has been reported that violinist David Garrett has reached an undisclosed settlement in a New York Supreme Court with ex-girlfriend Ashley Youdan - who was suing the virtuoso for a reported $12 million over alleged physical and mental abuse claims.
Actor: The Devil's Violinist. David Garrett was born David Bongarz in Aachen, Germany on the 4th of September 1980. His father is a lawyer and his mother a classical ballerina. He has an older brother Alexander, who was at that time taking violin lessons.
Apr 29, 2014 · Guides. Music. David Garrett on the most difficult piece in the world. 29 April 2014, 18:59 | Updated: 29 April 2014, 19:04. David Garrett is one of the most exciting, unpredictable and notorious stars of the classical world - and we've got him playing at Classic FM Live. Jane Jones spoke to the man himself before he took to the stage.
