I'm in a position where, theoretically, I could play the same ten concertos and make a very good living bouncing around playing Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky and Barber, but I really think artists should keep pushing limits and trying new things. Joshua Bell artistbarberbounce share on social
As far as doing TV, I do think there's a big audience out there that could enjoy classical music, but they don't know how to find it, and sometimes by doing different things... crossover things probably make up about 5% of what I do. Joshua Bell audiencebigclassical share on social
Music is a continual learning process. One finds new insights all the time. For me, it began at a very early age; from the beginning, there was something besides the notes. Joshua Bell agebegincontinual Change image and share on social
Everyone's definition of what God means can vary. But music is something that really takes you to that - 'sublime' is a great word. That thing that is greater than we are. The beauty, the magic of the universe. Joshua Bell beautydefinitiongod share on social
It's been very exciting for me to start directing and conducting, exploring the symphonic repertoire, which I've always loved. Joshua Bell conductdirectexcit Change image and share on social
You might think that after 40 years of practice you wouldn't need to practice anymore, but sadly it doesn't work that way. You still have to keep chugging away and perfecting. Joshua Bell anymorechugperfect Change image and share on social
I like blackjack. I like the psychology of poker. Joshua Bell blackjackpokerpsychology Change image and share on social
Stradivarius, in particular, was the most amazing craftsman and one of the great artists and scientists that ever lived because he figured out something with the sound and the science of acoustics that we still don't understand it completely. Joshua Bell acousticamazeartist share on social
I know how to deal with jet lag, and I know just how much rest I need and when I need to take naps. When you walk on stage, you need your brain working at its highest and most fully-functioning, so it's not always easy, but I sort of figure it out. Joshua Bell braindealeasy share on social
I'm not a businessman, so I don't know how to solve the problems of the recording industry. Joshua Bell businessmanindustryproblem Change image and share on social
