This album leaned back towards his classical roots, featuring concertos by Mendelssohn and Bruch, showcasing his ability to pivot between genres effortlessly.
Garrett briefly returned to his classical roots with Classic Romance . The album centers on romantic-period masterworks structured around Felix Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto , earning him an Echo Klassik award. Chronological Studio Albums Comparison Album Title Release Year Primary Genre Key Collaborative Entities Paganini: Caprices for Violin, Op. 24 Pure Classical Bruno Canino (Piano) Tchaikovsky, Conus: Violin Concertos Pure Classical Russian National Orchestra Pure Classics Pure Classical Various Ensembles Free / Virtuoso Classical Crossover Franck van der Heijden Encore Classical Crossover Decca Records David Garrett Classical Crossover Europe / US International Release Classic Romance Pure Classical Mendelssohn Symphony Orchestra The Legacy of the 1997–2009 Era This album leaned back towards his classical roots,
Encore , released in Europe in October 2008, is a true classic of Garrett's crossover discography. It's an album of exhilarating reinterpretations, featuring his electrifying versions of iconic rock and pop tracks. The album opens with a thrilling cover of Michael Jackson's "Smooth Criminal," followed by Queen's powerful ballad "Who Wants to Live Forever?" and the atmospheric "Clair de Lune" by Debussy. The energy continues with the "Pirates of the Caribbean" theme "He's a Pirate," the folk-infused "Summertime," and a high-voltage take on AC/DC's "Thunderstruck". The album also features several original tracks co-written by Garrett, such as "Chelsea Girl" and "New Day," further solidifying his artistic voice. The album opens with a thrilling cover of
: Encore established Garrett’s signature live touring style, filling arenas with high-octane light shows and explosive violin solos. 4. Global Superstardom (2009) " the folk-infused "Summertime
A significant achievement. Recording the notoriously difficult Paganini Caprices at a young age proved his technical brilliance.
In the late 1990s, Garrett was primarily recognized as a traditional classical virtuoso. Mozart: Violin Concertos