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
I hate YouTube sometimes because people put up things of mine that were never meant for consumption and also because of some of the comments people write about my videos. Joshua Bell commentconsumptionhate Change image and 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
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
We live in the least ugly time in history. Joshua Bell historylivetime Change image and share on social
I've always been accused of moving around too much when I play concertos. Sometimes, conductors ask me which of us is leading. Joshua Bell accuseconcertoconductor Change image and share on social
I grew up in a musical environment. My parents played music and had it playing on the radio. They brought me to a concert at the age of 5, the same age I started violin lessons. Joshua Bell agebringconcert Change image and share on social
It's very hard to find a pianist that's willing to play the so-called accompanist role on part of the program and yet be capable of being a great solo pianist that you would want for the big sonatas. Joshua Bell accompanistbigcall Change image and share on social
When you play a violin piece, you are a storyteller, and you're telling a story. Joshua Bell pieceplaystory Change image and share on social