DAVID GARRETT - Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op.43 (Rachmaninoff, Sergei)

David Garrett (born as David Bongartz on 4 September 1981) is a record-breaking German classical violinist and recording artist.
Musical education :
When Garrett was four years old, his father bought a violin for his older brother. The young Garrett 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 studied violin at the Lübeck Conservatoire, and by the age of 12, Garrett began working with the distinguished Polish violinist Ida Haendel, often traveling to London and other European cities to meet her. After leaving home at 17, he enrolled in the Royal College of Music in London,leaving after the first semester. On being asked in an interview if he was expelled, Garrett responded: "Well expelled wasn't the official term... It was mutually agreed that me and the RCM were going separate ways after the first semester. I did skip some lessons -- but I also broke in to do extra practice, so that didn't help!" In 1999 he moved to New York to attend the Juilliard School, in 2003 winning the Composition Competition of Juilliard School with a fugue composed in the style of Johann Sebastian Bach.While at Juilliard he studied under Itzhak Perlman, one of the first to do so, and graduated in 2004.
Career :
Garrett received his first Stradivarius at the age of 11, courtesy of German president Richard von Weizsäcker, after having performed for him. At the age of 13, Garrett 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.[citation needed] 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 13, as the youngest soloist ever, Garrett signed an exclusive contract with Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft. In April 1997, age 16, He played with the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Zubin Mehta in Delhi and Mumbai in concerts marking the 50th anniversary of India's Independence.
Two years later, Garrett played with the Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester 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. At the age of 21, he was invited to perform at the BBC Proms.
While studying at Juilliard, Garrett supplemented his income by working as a model.
Garrett performing in Cologne on 15 January 2010
Garrett's 2008 album Encore pursues an aim of arousing young people's interest in classical music. The release contains arrangements and compositions of his own of pieces and melodies that have accompanied him in his life so far. Together with his band, consisting of keyboard, guitar and drums, he gives concerts that include classical sonatas (accompanied by a concert grand piano), arrangements, and compositions, as well as rock songs and movie themes. In Autumn 2007, Garrett was chosen by the Montegrappa firm (whose articles are distributed by Montblanc throughout the world) as an ambassador for the launch of the new pens from the Tributo ad Antonio Stradivari collection. The event took place in several different venues, including Rome, New York, Hong Kong, Berlin, and London. On this occasion, Garrett has been offered a Stradivarius from the Gli Archi di Palazzo Comunale collection. He also appeared at the Royal Variety Performance on 5 December 2011, playing his cover of Nirvana's Smells Like Teen Spirit.
He joined the 9th annual Independent Music Awards judging panel to assist independent musicians' careers. His most recent album, Legacy, was released 4 November 2011. On May 19, 2012 he appeared in the UEFA Champions League Final performing with German singer Jonas Kaufmann.

[@ruthiep12]

David is to the violin what Hauser is to the cello. Both masters of their craft. I love to see the true expressions of happiness that show on David's face as he plays. What a genius he is. All those long years of dedication, study and practice. I could listen to his music all day and never tire of it. David you are a musical genius! Thank you for sharing your amazing talent with us.

[@LuisMas1950]

Es verdad. Son divinos!

[@barbaraflores8788]

Absolutely beautiful! David🎻Garrett is a devoted master of his craft. True genius. So hansome, as well. Thank you for sharing this. One of my 'romantic' favorite's.

[@ndoroso]

Thank you, Barbara ! I agreed with you. One of my 'romantic' favorite's, too !

[@ioio7848]

Superb si mai ales admiratie pt interpretarea minunata a piesei ! 💯👏👏👏❤❤❤❤

[@vilijazaveckiene3025]

What a beautiful naked soul of N. Paganini sounds in four strings.Bravo David.!

[@annaannaof716]

Nádhera a famózne umenie Davida. Hudba v ňom preteká ako životná miazga. Maestro Bravo! Anika

[@runtohightops]

almost fall in love in his performances really touched.

[@tagpopper4520]

Oh my word! One of my most favorite songs in the entire world! Then I hear my favorite violinist playing it!!!!! This made my year!!!! Now I have to go back and listen a hundred more times💕💕💕💕💕. Marry me so I can listen to you 24 hours a day 😘🥰

[@ColoradoWestPride]

Beautiful in every way!

[@brankarn]

Zora je

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[@lizmarder]

OMG, David you are genius! What a sound, what a feeling!!!!! Love you and respect you a lot. dear David

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[@mirelatanovici5166]

,,geniu total,,👍thanks,David and big respect👏braaavo for beautiful,piece👏👏💞

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[@pamtime22]

So beautiful, one of my most favorite.

[@dennispine2603]

Not being a virtuoso, myself; I do, still, often find myself thinking about all of those other violinists, in every orchestra, who, never, achieve that status.

[@SzilviNet]

This was the soundtrack of a wonderful romantic movie acting Christopher "Superman" Reeve and Jean Seymour, called: Somewhere in Time !!!!!! Watch it if you can!! (and if you like romance being mixed with time travel..... )

[@laurawhite4755]

Beautiful music and movie! I listen to CD over and over again!

[@KarenCorreaM]

Hermosa película, hermosa música. Y DG es maravilloso, su música me acompaña todos los días ☺

[@Gonor111]

какой саундтрек))(( это Рахманинов

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[@Incog2k6]

If I didn't know any better, I would say that David Garrett is a divine being. How else do you explain his perfect looks and violin skills :P. Dude seems like he descended from above to grace us all with his presence , LOL.

[@cpetiprin5815]

You couldn’t be more right. He is all of that and much, much more.

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[@user-ol7fw7ul9s]

Това е само началото За него предстои да се говори Само поради вродения си аристократизъм той се държи мило и топло с всички ,В тоя ред на мисли не мога да не му се възхищавам

[@user-ol7fw7ul9s]

Харесвам коментарите на първите отзиви за него тук 😊❤

[@marthacain1468]

This was "ours" Bob's & mine...I will miss his sweet soul till we are united~once more~ I hear him, even, now~

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[@nikusik134]

Very nice touching concert. 👍👍👋👋🎻🎻🎻💕

[@barbaraflores8788]

Thank you also for sharing this by David🎻Garrett💖.

[@4octaverealredhead]

The first time I ever heard this was when I was Very young - babysitting for a young couple. On VINYL! I've always loved all types of music. But when I heard this I bawled like a baby! Another record was Soundtrack from DR ZHIVAGO. DELICIOUS Ear Candy!

[@gracielaelemberg4033]

David the Best Genius of the Violin and Excellent Musician👑👑🎶🎻💎💎❤🎻🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝+1

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[@naoestouinteresadasoubudis8550]

Tudo , mas faz lembrar os momentos mais belos da vida David Garrett. Parabéns.

[@LarisaShikAntonellaBluebird]

Thank you so much. Absolutely wonderful!

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[@esterbalbi4558]

thank you, wonderful!!!

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[@marthacain1468]

My Father adored my Mother, the violinist ! The coal black hair & violet blue, Welsh beauty...aside~

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[@carlabondone5453]

Bellissima romantica melodia al pari dell'interpretazione

[@sendyindriasary5112]

i am thrilled!...so beautiful

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[@Daniela17097]

He has something from Paganini. Only one difference: he is beautifull and charming :). thank you for posting this :)

[@kutyarozer1984]

Eleni

[@jocelynegirard6307]

David certainly has a lot from Paganini. Actually, if you wish to see him acting as Paganini, maybe you should watch the movie he did on his life in 2013 titled The Devil's Violinist. Great, beautiful, and sad. A must-see for all David's fans. Just sayin'...

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[@rocioarriola9282]

This is breathtaking!!! Bellisimo ♡

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[@veraluciamartinsborba4859]

Absolutamente maravilhoso, impossível a emoção não tomar conta. Obrigada Melson Doroso, não teria mais partes deste concerto?

[@annamariadienes1024]

Thank you!This is beautiful :)

[@erickamadri7784]

Muchas gracias por compartir información deleitable!!!!!!!

[@user-ud2sm7ks2q]

Рахманинов +Дэвид+Спиваков-это шикарное сочетание

[@magaliheitling2173]

Lindo ,não canso de escuta-lo. Ele é um espetáculo. Parabéns

[@montsepeiro1296]

Quina felicitat tens,ets un Home inteligent i tot ho fas be,ets un geni i un exempla a seguir . .T ,estimo ❤

[@magaliheitling2173]

Maravilhoso. Adoro ouvi-lo. Parabéns.

[@anamariajannello3565]

Excellent

[@davidgarrett1524]

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[@victoriacasanovarodenas4585]

Que BONITAAA essss, 😂🎉❤😂🎉😂❤😂🎉😂❤😂🎉😂❤😂🎉😂❤🎉🎉😂❤🎉😂❤😂❤😂🎉😂❤

[@paualmini]

i hear the music flows in him

[@davidgarrett1524]

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[@magaliheitling2173]

Obrigado,Lindo demais.

[@leilamendes8348]

BELÍSSIMA APRESENTAÇÃO DE GARRETT!!! 🌷

[@davidgarrett1524]

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[@Xersize1]

Beautifully done

[@marcia1294]

Love music🌹🎻paixão por violinos e piano

[@corysmith5228]

Beautiful Man, Beautiful Music ♡

[@jeaniesinclair4292]

Cory Smith i

[@davidgarrett1524]

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[@silvanaubertini6689]

Su elegancia para este tema es perfecta!!!!!!!

[@arjahakamaki7553]

Beautiful❤❤❤

[@MariaPerez]

divinono ¡¡¡¡ No se puede resistir¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡

[@carmenarmastrujillo3848]

Bellisimo! Todo amor y musica,, grande David Garrett!!💙🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@user-bk9xi4ku1c]

Дэвид, душа моя так тебе благодарна!

[@liliskp9435]

Oh por Dios. Que hermosura...

[@elisabetzimmermann8870]

Maravilhoso sim, ótimo como muitos dele.

[@dixieingalls6077]

Happy tears!

[@gozziho]

Rachmaninov: "I made this out of you." Paganini: "Hold my Guarneri." David Garrett: "I feel weird, it's -

[@davidgarrett1524]

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[@vilmarodriguez3502]

Maravilloso! Llega al alma

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[@giselah1111]

Tan lindo!!!

[@killtohollowgs]

Es la cancion mas hermosa que e escuchado en mi vida y que escuchare

[@davidgarrett1524]

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[@MM-bf4rg]

데이비드가렛 외모 재능 모든걸 다 가졌구나

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[@emikohongo7406]

Amo esa pieza

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[@peterwalker4843]

How does anybody make music like this

[@MariaPalacios-ow8pk]

O.M.G. MARAVILLOSO

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[@bandb7651]

will you please tell us where this performance was. wonderful piece...we played & played it again & again. Thank you for posting.

[@tatianashifer9271]

BandB B Baden Baden

[@Gonor111]

@@tatianashifer9271 какой BandB B Baden Baden??? это было в РОССИИ

[@dalilam.cruvinel8101]

Divino!!!

[@glitter-qv8qe]

This is so beutiful

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[@marthacain1468]

To hear this is Garrett whispering his art into God's ear !

[@davidgarrett1524]

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[@ioancojocaru1997]

Extraordinar:vioara-pian-vioara.......

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[@gracielaluchini8090]

hermoso

[@BernadettGarrett-px7zn]

❤Danke❤

[@camillebouchard6436]

I love +++++

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[@CocoNats1]

Изумительно!

[@ndoroso]

Я с тобой согласен , Nathalie !

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[@CocoNats1]

@@davidgarrett1524 wanna say you are real David? With 2000 subscribers?😄 Come on!

[@carmenbacalhau]

Maravilhoso ❤️🎻❤️

[@victoriacasanovarodenas4585]

YUPIII, 😂🎉❤😂🎉😂😂❤😂🎉😂❤😂🎉😂❤🎉🎉😂❤😂🎉😂❤😂🎉😂❤🎉🎉😂

[@anamariajannello3565]

Virtuoso

[@thasquotes1862]

warm....

[@saradejesus1276]

In love

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[@gloriavir1]

ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, that is all I will say

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[@gorabramyan]

someone from groundhog day?

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😰😍😍😍😍😙

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들을수록 최곱니다=^^=

[@robertmacionga]

PAGANINI XXI

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💎🎻🎶+1

[@brianfuller4258]

The piano takes away from the rest of the orchestra in this video.

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