So many times, I've seen conductors that, every time they have a thought, they stop the orchestra and say it, and I can see the orchestra rolling their eyes and saying, 'Oh, God, he stopped again.' So there's a technique to rehearsing. Joshua Bell conductoreyegod 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
Good conductors know when to push and when to lay back. I've known so many great conductors that I'm still doing what I can to learn the craft of this role. Joshua Bell backconductorcraft Change image and share on social
When you start reading a piece together, you get a sense of someone's basic philosophy of music without saying a word. You realize the other person's approach, how they express themselves, the kind of restraint they show, all those things. Joshua Bell approachbasicexpress 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
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
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
Over the years, I've seen how being a soloist and having a family can really work. Joshua Bell familyhavesoloist Change image and share on social
