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Encore
Intermission
David Garrett is an incredible violinist. My son and I thoroughly enjoyed every piece that was played. I love the way David adapts different genres of music to his violin. Wonderful!!! Healso seemed very at ease conversing with the audience and has a great sense of humor! My son is 12 years old and can't wait to see David Garrett again in concert.
i went there thinking that i would love this concert, boy oh boy, was david the best proformence i have ever seen. for a young man, i think he has amazing road ahead of him. i hope he comes back to reno very soon.
Poignant, haunting, exhilerating and masterful. David Garrett took us on a journey that touched all aspects of time and treasure. His music bridged all generations spanning from AC/DC and Metalica to Bach and each piece was done to perfection with skill and feeling that shook every listener to their very core. His own compositions had the same breathtaking quality of the master's. He held every person in the theater captive with his talent. In my half a century of life, I have never experinced a concert as profoundly impacting as this one. Unbelivable performance ! Absolutely amazing performer!
It was great to see him at the concert other than CD or video. I learned more about him how he works hard to give us such a great music. However I wish I could see him after the concert for autograph or somethiing else. I drove for 4 hours to see him.
From the very beginning of the concert he shows amazing talent and stage presence. Has also a vast repertoire' of musical tastes and ability ~ from the classics through hard rock, IE: Bach, to Led Zeppelin, and everything in between. Can't wait for him to come back to Reno as I will be at the front of the line again to see him play! What a sense of humor he has also....
David Garrett is a world class violinist who plays with amazing vigor, range and tone. He is such a skilled musician that difficult pieces look easy too play. His program consists of a good blend of classical and modern pieces, and his charming personality is evident as he introduces each one. Mr. Garrett is supported by the equally talented musicians in his band.
Excellent musician and entertainer. Can't wait to see his show again.
David was incredible! The most talented violinist in the world! Not to mention sooo CUTE! His concert was entertaining, modern, and very very good. Please bring him back to our town, I would bring the entire family next time!
This show was one of the best I have even seen in my life! David Garrett is beyond talented. He is smart, funny, and his musical genius takes your breath away!
A fantastic talent. An artist who captivated his audience with impeccable technique and charisma.
My husband and I took our 11 year old grandson who is learning to play the violin. He was mesmerized by David Garrett's talent and skill at bridging classical music with pop and rock. It was an amazing experience for all three of us.
Aside from the venue, David Garrett put on an excellent show. His range of musical interests and interpretation of his and other peoples compositions was amazing. Definitely a MUST SEE! Highly recommended!!!
After the initial surprise of discovering the violin music cascading down the aisle rather than flowing from the stage, I settled in for the best musical evening in several years! David Garrett has wonderful stage presence - so relaxed and happy with what he does. Classical music never sounded so good as when he jazzed it up on his amazing violin. It was truly an enjoyable and unforgettable evening! I hope he returns to Portland in the near future.
If you have not seen Mr Garrett he is a must see. He and his band were amazing. all ages were at the concert truely a talented man and he enjoys what he does! if he comes around again I will see him again
David G is incredible! Even if you aren't a classical music lover, doesn't really matter. He puts his own "touch" on everything he plays and he has an amazing "touch". We will definitely be at his next concert if and when he comes back to Portland. The Aladdin Theatre is a wonderful place to experience his music too. You are so up close and personal. He's a genuine entertainer and had some very talented musicians backing him up. Very professional and the sound of his Violin was fantastic. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the show and would probably pay "double" to see it again! (Hopefully we won't have to, I might add)
The Aladdin theatre is a small venue and we were nine rows back, probably 30 feet from stage with an excellent view of David. We could easily see his facial expressions and even hear his breathing through the microphone on his Strad. I suspected he would enter the stage from the right side aisle and I was correct! When the band began the first melancholy guitar strums of Carmen by Bizet, David strolled down the aisle within arm's length of where we sat. There was something so familiar about it all, and yet at the same time it was almost surreal when he paused right at the end of our row and played this beautiful piece, before bounding up the steps to the stage. What a stunning selection of different genres he played. I tried to recall them afterward and listed more than 24 tunes from both his David Garrett CD and his Virtuoso CD and a few from his DVD David Garrett Live in Concert and in Private and several I'd never heard him play before, like Hora Staccato and Little Bird by Jimi Hendrix. The audience at the Aladdin was a mixture ranging from school children to the elderly with a predominance of couples aged 30-50s. It took NO TIME AT ALL for David to win their hearts! His playing was astounding, his anecdotes charming, his smile warm and responsive to the shouts and applause after each song. While I already knew David was a gifted performer and his fingering and bowing technique were electrifying to watch, I really came to appreciate the musicians in his band as well, particularly John Haywood on keyboard and Marcus Wolf on electric and acoustic guitar...especially the improvisation between David and Marcus on Duelling Banjos and the melodic counterpoint between David and John on the lovely ballad Somewhere by Leonard Bernstein. Bravo!! When David invited the audience to interact on Thunderstruck by AC/DC, I thought the rafters in that old building would rattle and shake!! Of course he played my favorite Csardas by Monti, a bluesy version of Bill Wither's Ain't No Sunshine, and showcased his blistering speed on Rock Prelude, Summer by Vivaldi and The Flight of the Bumblebee (Oprah's favorite! LOL) and Zorba's Dance. I propose a new rating system for David's concerts...5 stars isn't enough. The new superlative should be 7 broken bow strings!! The number he broke at the concert last night.
Wow - what a talented musician. Not hard on the eyes either. Really charmed the crowd and got the well deserved ovations that brought him back for 2 encores. Very diverse portfolio of beautifully performed pieces. Man - could he get the richest sound out of that violin! Hope he comes back to Portland. Probably cost a lot more next time. Treat yourself to one of his shows. You won't regret it! Almost forgot - he's got a GREAT group of musicians that plays with him. They did a fabulous job too and added a lot to the total performance.
David was just amazing. His talent knows no bounds. His energy electrifies the audience. We wish he could have played all night! I would definitely like to see him again!
I sat next to a 7 year old girl who's eyes lit up when she saw David Garrett. On the other side of me an 85 year old man. He was bobbing his head and tapping his hands on his knees. How often can you go to a show and reach so many people. David Garrett is amazing; but, not to forget a shoutout to his band!!!
Though it sounds false, this WAS the best concert I have EVER attended. The venue was small, and we got there early and sat right up front. We were able to see those amazing hands work the magic on his violin. David is so personable, we love his introductions to the songs. His band was rocking!!! Anyone who has a chance to see this amazing performers should RUN, not walk to the concert. Thank you David, and the Aladdin Theatre Portland Chelsea Girl is beautiful--leave it in the program, David, painful though it may be!!
