David Garrett

David Garrett, born David Bongartz on September 4, 1980, in Aachen, Germany, is a renowned classical violinist and recording artist. His musical journey began at the age of four when his father purchased a violin for his older brother. Young David's fascination with the instrument led him to learn quickly, and within a year, he secured first prize in a competition. By age seven, he was performing publicly weekly and began studying violin at the Lubeck Conservatoire.

Garrett's talent caught the attention of distinguished Polish violinist Ida Haendel, with whom he began working at age 12. This collaboration involved frequent trips to London and other European cities. By 13, he had recorded two CDs, appeared on German and Dutch television, and performed at the Villa Hammerschmidt, the official residence of the President of the Federal Republic of Germany, by special invitation. During this period, he was also offered the use of the renowned Stradivarius "San Lorenzo," an instrument from the master's "golden period."