David Garrett (born David Bongartz; 4 September 1980) is a record-breaking German classical and crossover violinist and recording artist. Garrett was born in Aachen, Germany, to an American prima ballerina,Dove Garrett, and a German antique dealer, Georg Bongartz. He adopted his mother's maiden name as a pseudonym, as “it was more pronounceable“. Studio albums Free (2007) Virtuoso (2007) Encore (2008) Classic Romance (2009) Rock Symphonies (2010) Legacy (2011) Music (2012) 14 (2013) and others. DVD David Garrett: Live - In Concert & In Private (2009) David Garrett: Rock Symphonies -- Open Air Live (2011) David Garrett: Legacy Live in Baden Baden (2011) David Garrett: Music -- Live in Concert (2012) Recognition and awards Radio Regenbogen Award, March 2008 Echo Classics, Classic without borders, October 2008 GQ Award Man of the Year category music, November 2008 Goldene Feder, May 2009 Goldener Geigenbogen, May 2009 Golden Camera, Best Music International, January 2010 World's Fastest Violinist, Guinness World Record
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