We like to categorize things into showy things and deep things, you know, and things that are high music - important music - and shallow music. And I think that's dangerous, because there's often a mix of both. Joshua Bell categorizedangerousdeep share on social
At a music hall, I'll get upset if someone coughs or if someone's cellphone goes off. Joshua Bell cellphonecoughhall Change image and share on social
I think, as an artist, it's very important to continue to be challenged and feel challenged all the time. Joshua Bell artistchallengecontinue Change image and share on social
I happen to love Saint-Saens in general. I think he's a brilliant composer and sometimes underrated in a way because people like to pass him off as fluffy and not being serious. Joshua Bell brilliantcomposerfluffy Change image and share on social
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
I learned early on how to make best use of my time. You know, quality is more important than quantity when it comes to practice time. And unfortunately, I still need to practice a lot. Joshua Bell earlyimportantlearn Change image and share on social
I think music should be the basis of an education, not just something you do once a week. Joshua Bell basiseducationmusic Change image and share on social
I like trying things, I am kind of adventurous and I like thrill seeking. Joshua Bell adventurouskindseek Change image and share on social
Music - you need the give and take from the audience, the feeling of attention. It's not about me: it's about the music itself. Joshua Bell attentionaudiencefelt Change image and share on social
I've been touring for 25 years. I'm used to it, so I love it. Although I feel the tug of home, as I have three little kids, I don't suffer like some artists who constantly complain about how much they hate traveling. Joshua Bell artistcomplainconstantly share on social
