When you play for ticket-holders, you are already validated. I have no sense that I need to be accepted. I'm already accepted. Joshua Bell acceptholderplay Change image and share on social
I was lucky enough to have parents who started me on music very early, but most kids don't get that kind of exposure. Joshua Bell earlyexposurekid Change image and share on social
Beethoven's fourth and seventh symphonies have a certain amount in common. Well, of course they're both written by Beethoven, but besides that, I would say their overall effect and idea is to provide the listener with an incredible sense of joy. Joshua Bell amountbeethovencommon share on social
As far as I'm concerned, the stakes are always very high. Whether it's playing at the White House or playing for a group in my own house - you know, one of those soirees I play in. Once I start playing, the stakes are somehow higher, in a way, than any of the context. Joshua Bell concerncontextgroup share on social
I like working with kids because I enjoy seeing the looks on their faces and, it's kind of selfish, I want a future audience. Joshua Bell audienceenjoyface Change image and share on social
In 1987, I had no idea who Steven Isserlis was. We met at the Spoleto Festival in Charleston, South Carolina. It was originally just an Italian summer festival, but for the past 14 years, there's also been a spring festival in America. Joshua Bell americacarolinacharleston share on social
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
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. Joshua Bell airplanefootballipad Change image and share on social
I do basically what a conductor does with a baton, except I also play along with the orchestra. So I have to juggle the roles of playing the concertmaster; sometimes I drop the violin and wave my arms. Joshua Bell armbasicallybaton share on social
Hamburgers are my favorite thing to eat, period. Joshua Bell eatfavoritehamburger Change image and share on social