Joshua David Bell (born December 9, 1967) is an American Grammy Award-winning violinist and conductor. Read full biography of Joshua Bell →
When you play a violin piece, you are a storyteller, and you're telling a story.
You only live once, so I try to say yes to everything.
The violin sings.
The best way to refine an interpretation is by getting out and performing.
I use Facebook quite a lot to keep up with my friends, although I had to delete 'Words With Friends' from my phone because it was wasting too... →
I'm in a position where, theoretically, I could play the same ten concertos and make a very good living bouncing around playing Mendelssohn... →
There's nothing more frustrating than seeing a conductor say, 'Play softer,' as they're waving their hands in huge gestures.
I mean, the great secret is that an orchestra can actually play without a conductor at all. Of course, a great conductor will have a concept and will... →
I was lucky enough to have parents who started me on music very early, but most kids don't get that kind of exposure.
Although I hardly ever turn on the TV set unless it's football season, I do watch a lot of TV on my iPad - perfect for long airplane journeys.
I don't want to portray myself as a daredevil. I'm not at all.
I hope I will always have the chance to play the violin.
I like trying things, I am kind of adventurous and I like thrill seeking.
Joshua David Bell (born December 9, 1967) is an American Grammy Award-winning violinist and conductor.