I have visited schools that have music programs and those that don't. I see the way the kids act with each other. Joshua Bell actkidmusic Change image and share on social
When Beethoven's Seventh Symphony was premiered, after the second movement, they clapped so much that they had the repeat the second movement and do it again. Joshua Bell beethovenclapmovement Change image and share on social
The one thing in my contract that they have backstage for me is bananas. And usually my assistant will go and get me chicken broth. Joshua Bell assistantbackstagebanana Change image and share on social
Good conductors know when to let an orchestra lead itself. Ninety percent of what a conductor does comes in the rehearsal - the vision, the structure, the architecture. Joshua Bell architectureconductorgood Change image and share on social
I never had any real expectations about what sort of success I would have or all the publicity. Joshua Bell expectationpublicityreal Change image and share on social
I approach everything as chamber music. Even with Beethoven symphonies, I lead from the violin and basically encourage the orchestra to think of it as a giant string quartet. Joshua Bell approachbasicallybeethoven Change image and share on social
The best way to refine an interpretation is by getting out and performing. Joshua Bell interpretationperformrefine Change image and share on social
You don't have to have lots of love affairs to know what love is. Joshua Bell affairlotlove Change image and share on social
I can't play on a full stomach, so I save my eating for after the concert. Joshua Bell concerteatfull Change image and share on social
It's different for people who have not seen a symphony conductor conduct from a chair. I feel very connected to the orchestra in a way that a conductor sometimes does not feel. I think it's more visceral. Joshua Bell chairconductconductor share on social
