The modern Paganini, who reigns supreme on the pop-rock scene, thrilling millions of fans around the world, o David Garrett, comes to Greece for the first time with his electric band, collaborating with Athens State Orchestra and promises us a spectacular show beneath the Acropolis!
After five consecutive years of sold-out performances at the Herodion, the Classic Rock is coming in September with an explosive artist! The one and only, virtuoso violinist and master of crossovers, David Garrett!
On Friday September 16, 2022, At the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, we will enjoy the “ultimate” musical experience at the most important artistic event of the summer!
The international superstar violinist, who “balances” between Mozart and Metallica, will captivate the audience with his unique hits and explosive temperament. The “devil of the violin,” as he is called, the virtuoso of the 21st century, has established himself as one of the most sought-after artists on the pop/rock scene worldwide.
Whether it's pop-rock songs or classical music pieces, David Garrett dazzles with his impressive virtuosity. His thrilling interpretations of rock hits such as “Purple Rain” and “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” his incredibly beautiful renditions of anthems such as “Nothing Else Matters” and “November Rain,” his unique performances of pop hits such as “Viva la vida” and “Hey Jude,” as well as his enchanting covers of classical melodies such as Beethoven's “5th Symphony” and Debussy's “Clair de Lune,” have created a huge audience around the world, devoted to his music.
Using new technologies, it combines music and spectacle to create an amazing concert experience around the world.
He was born in 1980 in Aachen, Germany. Having taken his first steps on the violin at the age of 4, David Garrett has performed the most complex classical compositions with leading conductors and orchestras around the world. His exceptional, multifaceted talent was recognized early on. As a child prodigy, Garrett made his stage debut at the age of 10, and at 13 he became the youngest artist ever to sign with the renowned Deutsche Gramophone. At just 15 years old, he recorded Paganini's 24 Caprices, undoubtedly some of the most difficult pieces ever written for the violin.
He studied at the Juilliard School in New York, where he became a student of Itzhak Perlman, cementing his already undisputed position in the field of classical music.
He soon stood out and established himself as a pioneer in crossover, an international superstar who “balances” on the border between Mozart and Metallica. Starting with the release of Free in 2006, David Garrett has achieved unparalleled success, gaining millions of fans around the world. He has won 25 gold and 17 platinum awards, creating a whole new audience for crossover and classical music, turning the violin into a rock instrument.
He collaborates with legendary conductors of the classical music world, such as Zubin Mehta, Yehudi Menuhin, Christoph Eschenbach, Riccardo Chailly, and Andrés Orozco-Estrada. Menuhin described him as “the greatest violinist of his generation.” He gives concerts with some of the world's most distinguished orchestras, such as the Vienna Symphony Orchestra, the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the Filharmonica della Scala, the RAI Turin, the Academia di Santa Cecilia, and the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra.
Experience the ultimate Classic Rock music experience this September!
