My whole life, I've been watching conductors. I was 7 the first time I played with a conductor. Seeing the ones that do it well, it's an amazing thing. Joshua Bell amazeconductorhave Change image and share on social
In art and music, particularly in the 20th century, there was a big period there where for something to be called profound you had to not be able to understand it. Joshua Bell 20thartbig Change image and share on social
Art and music is part of what it means to be a human being. And if you're neglecting that, you're basically ignoring a huge side of the brain and a huge side of what it means to be human. Joshua Bell artbasicallybrain Change image and share on social
Being a director or a conductor is a balance of many things. And to do it right is a very difficult tightrope to walk. I've come to the conclusion that there's really no way to be one hundred percent popular as conductor. Joshua Bell balanceconclusionconductor share on social
Obviously, I want it to be legally downloaded, and I myself have spent a fortune on iTunes because, for me, that's the easiest way to get music. Joshua Bell downloadeasyfortune Change image and share on social
I never had any real expectations about what sort of success I would have or all the publicity. Joshua Bell expectationpublicityreal Change image and share on social
Beethoven's symphonies are not 'relaxing.' They are the most exciting things that have ever been created by a human being. Joshua Bell beethovencreateexcit Change image and share on social
Someone who directs a film, they have to see the overall picture, and they have to get the best performances out of the actors. Joshua Bell actordirectfilm Change image and share on social
I love the outdoor festival feeling. When I'm on stage, it's very gratifying to watch people on the lawns enjoying the music with a glass of wine. Joshua Bell enjoyfeltfestival 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