21. Joshua Bell Bio joshua bell. Grammy Awardwinning violinist joshua bell has been captivatingaudiences around the globe for more than 20 years. Known http://provost.syr.edu/lectures/bell.asp

Joshua Bell Grammy Award-winning violinist Joshua Bell has been captivating audiences around the globe for more than 20 years. Known for his poetic musicality, Joshua first came to national attention at age 14 when he made his highly acclaimed orchestral debut with Riccardo Muti and the Philadelphia Orchestra. That performance, soon followed by his Carnegie Hall debut and subsequent recording contract, created a sensation that spread throughout the music world. Now in his thirties, Joshua has performed with nearly every leading symphony orchestra and conductor, recorded 26 albums and has earned the rare title of classical music superstar. “Bell has evolved from a technical whiz to a true artist and intellectual whose music feeds both your brain and your heart,” said Newsweek. Joshua and his two sisters were raised on a farm in Bloomington, Indiana. As a child Joshua indulged in many passions outside of music, becoming an avid computer game player and a competitive athlete. He placed fourth in a national tennis tournament at age 10 and still keeps his racquet close by. Joshua received his first violin at age four after his parents, both psychologists by profession, noticed him plucking tunes with rubber bands he had stretched around the handles of his dresser drawers. By 12 he was serious about the instrument thanks in large part to the inspiration of renowned violinist and pedagogue Josef Gingold, who had become his beloved teacher and mentor.

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Joshua Bell: violinist As a violinist, Joshua Bell has always seemed far older than his years. A child prodigy from Bloomington, Ind., he won Seventeen magazine's annual music competition at 14 and made his professional debut with the Philadelphia Orchestra six months later. This year, Bell was praised on Oscar night by Best Original Score composer John Corigliano, who thanked him for playing "like a god" in The Red Violin . When it comes to his appearance, however, the 32-year-old Bell was a late bloomer. "At 12, people thought I was 8. When I was 20, poeple thought I was 14," he says. It dudn't help that he entered Indiana University sporting what classmate Edgar Meyer, a bass player, calls "a bowl haircut that was irresistably cute!" Even today the 6-ft. Bell, who still gets asked to show ID when he orders a drink, complains about having "little-boy hair" that's too fine to shape. Fans are too taken with his sparkling blue eyes to notice. "I like that," he says. "For me with women, eyes are the No. 1 physical attribute. It's a nice compliment if someone says it to me." The son of Alan, 68, a psychologist, and Shirley, 64, a guidance counselor, Bell recieves hundreds of letters a year, some proposing marriage. "Being out with Joshua is like being out with a rock star," says Sheena McDonald, The Red Violin 's associate producer. "He gets phone messages saying, "I was the girl in the red dress in the second row." Since breaking up last July with a longtime girlfriend, Bell's only constant companion has been his 1732 Stradivarius. "Relationships aren't easy given my travel schedule," he explains. Fortunately, Bell doesn't have to find time to work out: "I'm drenched by the end of a concert. Sometimes I lose up to 5 lbs." But he does pay close attention to something else. "I always make sure my fly is zipped. I'm neurotic about that!" he says. "It's the last thing I do before I go onstage."

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Search: Join TechTV Member Services Site Help Get TechTV You are here: Home TV Shows The Screen Savers Bit Chat Brit Chat: Joshua Bell document.write(nav); The Screen Savers Broadband Linux Geek Library ... Archive The Screen Savers: Join the Fun Of Discovering The Ins and Outs of Technology Premieres Weekdays 7 p.m. Eastern Brit Chat: Joshua Bell The virtuoso violinist puts down his Stradivarius only for his gadgets. By Dave Roos and Liam Mayclem Printer-friendly format Email this story Video Highlight Joshua Bell part one Joshua Bell part two Joshua Bell part three Joshua Bell part four ... Electronic Music Stand Who cares that Joshua Bell is a Grammy-winning violinist with a million-dollar, 300-year-old Stradivarius? That might impress people at cocktail parties, but not the Screen Savers. We want to hear about Bell's four-PC home-gaming network hooked up to a 90-inch projection TV. We want to know about his addiction to email, his reliance on his Handspring Treo , and his involvement in MIT's Hyperviolin project. We want to hear about Joshua Bell, king of the geeks. Lucky for us, Bell is as tech-savvy as he is talented, and he'll share all of his obsessions with the "Screen Savers'" resident music man, Liam Mayclem, on Thursday's show. You can also watch the unedited interview in its entirety by clicking on the links in the video highlight box.

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Search: Join TechTV Member Services Site Help Get TechTV You are here: Home TV Shows The Screen Savers Show Notes Joshua Bell, Sid Meier, TSS LAN... document.write(nav); The Screen Savers Broadband Linux Geek Library ... Archive The Screen Savers: Join the Fun Of Discovering The Ins and Outs of Technology Premieres Weekdays 7 p.m. Eastern Joshua Bell, Sid Meier, TSS LAN Party Brit Chat with a 'Quake'-addicted violinist, legendary game designer Meier, frag fellow Screen Savers, and a lot more on today's show. Printer-friendly format Email this story Top Features Brit Chat: Joshua Bell Grammy-winning violinist and supergeek Joshua Bell on the digital Hyperviolin and his addiction to "Quake." Sid Meier: Game Legend The man behind games such as "Railroad Tycoon," "SimGolf," "Civilization," and "Gettysburg" visits the show to talk about his latest project. Join Our Weekly LAN Party Ever wanted to go face to face with Leo, Patrick, Martin, and other TSS crew members? Now's your chance. This Thursday we're hosting a "Quake" LAN party during the live broadcast of the show. Note: You must have the latest patches installed on your game.

25. BERNSTEIN/Joshua Bell by William David Brohn). Serenade after Plato's Symposium. joshua bell, violinist;Philharmonia Orch/David Zinman, cond. SONY SK 89358 (F) (DDD) TT 6135. http://classicalcdreview.com/joshua.htm

BERNSTEIN: West Side Story Suite. "Lonely Town" and "New York, New York" from On the Town . "Make Our Garden Grow" from Candide (all arr. by William David Brohn). Serenade after Plato's "Symposium." Joshua Bell, violinist; Philharmonia Orch/David Zinman, cond. SONY SK 89358 (F) (DDD) TT: 61:35 With a surface as slick as Häagen-Dazs sorbet on a stick, this Sony confection ushers Joshua Bell into the Yo-Yo Ma Pantheon of Classical Crossover Artists, where Pavarotti and Cecilia Bartoli anchor the Singers’ Gallery (or used to). The Red Violin seems to have opened the door, even though it was a damned hard flick to find even on premium channels, which tended to schedule showings in the early-morning or late-night hours. An occasional primetime screening invariably conflicted with something I cared more to see than a 2½ -hour movie about a handed-down violin one, furthermore, that got so-so reviews (as cinema, not as a Cultural Reach). I mean, that kind of film was done to a turn decades ago in Tales of Manhattan , with an all-star cast.

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BERNSTEIN: West Side Story Suite. Lonely Town. Make Our Garden Grow. Serenade New York, New York Joshua Bell, violinist/Philharmonia Orch; David Zinman, cond. SONY SS 89358 TT: 61:35 (5 channel) A superb collection of Bernstein, mostly heard in effective new arrangements for violin and orchestra by William David Brohn, along with the now-familiar Serenade for Violin, Strings, Harp and Percussion. Sony's engineers have given us natural-sounding multi-channel sound, with the solo violin perfectly placed. See REVIEW BRAHMS: Violin Concerto in D, Op. 77. STRAVINSKY: Violin Concerto in D. Hilary Hahn, violinist; Academy of St. Martin in the Fields/Sir Neville Marriner, cond. SONY SS 89649 TT: 61:47 (5 channel) A splendid coupling of two widely divergent violin concertos, the classic Brahms dating from 1878, and the spiky Stravinsky composed in 1931. Hilary Hahn is among the leading young violinists of the day playing with impeccable technique and beautiful tone - Marriner and his group provide fine accompaniments, and the 5 channel sound places the solo instrument just where it should be, with an overall warm ambience.

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March 15, 2002 Grammy Award-winning violinist replaces Pamela Frank CINCINNATI - Joshua Bell, the acclaimed American violinist, will perform with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra led by Paavo Järvi on May 2 at 7:30 p.m., May 4 at 8:00 p.m. and May 5 at 3:00 p.m. in Music Hall. Mr. Bell, a multiple Grammy Award winner, recently was hailed by Elle Magazine as "the most celebrated American-born violinist of the modern era." He will perform the Brahms Violin Concerto in D Major, one of the great works in the violin repertoire. The American violinist Pamela Frank was scheduled to perform the Beethoven Violin Concerto at these concerts. A statement issued by her management said, "Pam Frank is recovering from a freak accident that injured her hand. She is near the end of her recovery period; however, her doctors feel it is essential to have this injury completely healed before she takes the stage again." Cantus in Memory of Benjamin Britten On Thursday, May 2, audiences are invited to arrive early for a complimentary pre-concert buffet beginning at 6:15 p.m. On Saturday, May 4, and Sunday, May 5, audiences are invited to learn more about the music at Classical Conversations, one hour before each performance. The May 5 concert is the final concert in this season's popular new CSO Sundays Concert Series. The Sunday series, designed for families and others who are unable to attend evening concerts, offers family-friendly prices of $5.00 for ages 6-18 and a convenient 3:00 p.m. start time along with appealing guest artists and gems of the orchestral literature.

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John Corigliano Joshua Bell joshua bell. Leave it to composer John Corigliano and violinist Joshua Belltwo of biggest names in classical musicto team up and create one of 1999's best soundtracks. For many, the soundtrack to The Red Violin was just as impressive as the film, a moving blend of gypsy, folk, and classical compositions. Jason Verlinde Click On The CD Logo To Get More Info And Music Composer: John Corigliano Violinist: Joshua Bell 1. The Red Violin Composed by John Corigliano Performed by Philharmonia Orchestra / Shanghai Film Studio Children's Chorus with J.Bell, Nicholas Bucknall, Eddie Hession, Greg Knowles, Chris Laurence, Frank Ricotti, Alexys Schwartz, Gavyn Wright Conducted by Esa-Pekka Salonen, Esa-Pekka Salonen 2. Chaconne for Violin and Orchestra "The Red Violin" Composed by J.Corigliano Performed by Philharmonia Orchestra with J.Bell Conducted by Esa-Pekka Salonen Customer review from Amazon Reviewer: carol irvin from Cleveland, Ohio

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The virtuoso Violinists Sarah Chang MaximVengerov was born in Novosibirsk Western Siberia in August 1974 The gifted Russian violinist Vengerov, debuted in America on February 1991 with New York Philharmonic. He was recoginzed world wide for his talents in 1989 at 14. he performed a recital at Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. Mr. Vengerov recieved First Prize at the Carl Flesch International Violin Competition and won the special prize for his style in 1990. In 1990, he moved from U.S.S.R. to Tel Aviv, but now resides in Amsterdam.When he met Zubin Mehta and the Israel Philharmonic, it got him an invitation by Mehta for him to join the I.P.O. when it toured United States in 1991. The following year, he was featured soloist with the Moscow Philharmonic touring in America. In 1991-92 he appeared with the Berlin Philharmonic , the London Philharmonic and the St. Petersburg Philharmonic which was televised. Vengerov Debuted in Salzburg Festival with the Mozarteum Orchestra. In 1992-93, Biography on Joshua Bell will be posted later Biography on Chee-Yun will be posted later Return back above

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Violinist Joshua Bell comes to town "Joshua Bell plays like a god!” cried John Corigliano into the TV cameras last year, clutching his first Oscar for Best Original Score. He was referring to the brilliant young violinist he had hired to breathe life into the score for the poetic independent film, The Red Violin. In fact, Bell inspired Corigliano so much that the composer wrote the first violin concerto of his career. For Bell, the virtuoso who began his international solo career at age 14, working on Red Violin had some inspiring moments also. As artistic consultant, Bell helped the actors pantomime virtuoso performances of their own. Of course, there are some things you just have to leave up to the professionals. So when British actor Jason Flemyng had trouble pulling off a scene that called for close-up shots of him whipping his on-screen lover, Greta Scacchi, into a frenzy with his instrument, Bell ended up performing the close-ups himself, spending a day wrapped in a naked Scacchi. Nice work if you can get it. Bell became a state tennis champion at 10 and a legend in the local video arcade where his initials topped the high score list on many a game. He would wave goodbye to his mom at the front door of music school and run right out the back door to the arcade to defend his title before class.

32. Music Review: Violinist Brings Out The Passion -- Joshua Bell, With St. Louis Sy SEARCH FOR Music Review violinist brings out the passion joshua bell, withSt. 3 in B minor by violinist joshua bell with Hans Vonk and the St. http://cgi.sacbee.com/news/beetoday/newsroom/ent/022199/ent03.html

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33. Joshua Bell: West Side Story Suite From Central Park Bernstein's own New York Philharmonic Orchestra and guest artists violinist JoshuaBell and Broadway soprano Kristin Chenoweth performed before an enthused http://www.ffaire.com/bell/

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Brilliant violinist Joshua Bell launches DSO's new season by Lawrence B. Johnson The Detroit Symphony could hardly have picked a better symbol for next week's opening of its new season than the vital spirit, the youthful outlook and the fully formed artistry of violinist Joshua Bell. If classical music is facing a crisis, the 30-year-old Bell, a native of Bloomington, Ind., represents the art's holistic path to recovery. From the precarious state of child prodigy, he has emerged as the genuine article, a true virtuoso - an artist who has earned his stripes and knows himself, no packaging required. Perhaps with some pride as a fellow native Hoosier, I've watched the flowering of Josh Bell's career since he won the Seventeen Magazine/General Motors violin competition at age 14. Shortly after Bell took that prize, in 1982, I heard him give a recital that had not just brilliance, but vision, stamped all over it. And lest this sound too much like sideline cheering from a home boy, I hasten to recall the reaction of another critical listener. Winning the Seventeen competition meant a performance with the Philadelphia Orchestra at a young people's matinee concert. But when conductor Riccardo Muti, then music director in Philadelphia, heard 14-year-old Josh, he converted the performance prize to a regular subscription weekend.

36. Compare Prices And Read Reviews On The Kreisler Album / Joshua Bell, Paul Coker bygone era, it is easy to forget the significance of Kreisler, the violinist. ThatJoshua bell, one of the most prominent violinists of our time, would choose http://www.epinions.com/content_60683619972

Join Epinions Help Sign In Music All Categories Home Media Music The Kreisler Album / Joshua Bell, Paul Coker Overall rating: Reviewed by 1 Epinions user - Write a review Compare Prices View Details Read Reviews ... Subscribe to reviews on this product Read Review of The Kreisler Album / Joshua Bell, Paul Coker Review Summary About the Author Remembering Kreisler: the violinist, the composer, and the charming personality Apr 06 '02 Author's Product Rating Pros good interpretation, technically flawless, wide range of selection Cons they are all lighthearted pieces (so may disappoint the hardcore music fans) The Bottom Line I recommend this album for its quality and conclusiveness of Kreisler's shorter works. But if you only had $15 to spend, then I would advise buying Bell's Sibelius/Korngold Concertos. Full Review Fritz Kreisler was perhaps the most important violinist of the early part of the 20th century, his musicianship and talent surpassing even the then dominant Eugene Ysaye. Although probably known best for introducing his own works under the name of composers from a bygone era, it is easy to forget the significance of Kreisler, the violinist. Kreisler had a true understanding of the violin, and it was with this knowledge that he composed. Consider his countless transcriptions and cadenzas for the violin, technical yet eloquent, absolutely masterpieces of their own (my favorite is the cadenzas for the Beethoven concerto). And that is why he remains an important figure in the violin world, because of his ability to bring out the intrinsic qualities of the instrument and the breadth of his contributions.

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39. Welcome To CU Concerts Artist Bio This year, violinist joshua bell won his first Grammy® Award forhis acclaimed recording of a new violin concerto written for him by English http://www.cuconcerts.org/bell.html

Joshua Bell, violin The Red Violin Date and Time: Sunday, February 23, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. Single Ticket Prices: SOLD OUT Season Ticket Packages: This concert is part of the Artist Series and Classic Artist Series season ticket packages. Location: Macky Auditorium Running Time: 1.5 to 2 hours Event Overview: The Red Violin , or on television. Also featuring Simon Mulligan, piano as accompanist. Program: BACH, J.S. - Chaconne from Partita No. 2 in D Minor for Unaccompanied Violin, BWV 1004 SCHUBERT - Fantasy in C Major, Op. 159 JANACEK - Sonata for Violin and Piano, No. 3, Op. 30/1 WIENIAWSKI - Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 15 Program subject to change Artist Bio: New York magazine. Bernstein: West Side Story Suite Short Trip Home (SK 60864), Gershwin Fantasy (SK 60659), The Red Violin (SK 63010), and Listen to the Storyteller The Red Violin Bernstein: West Side Story Suite celebrates the music of American composer Leonard Bernstein. The recording premieres the new title work for violin and orchestra based on the hit-filled score of the classic musical

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World Concert Artist Directory Joshua Bell Violin This year, violinist Joshua Bell Bernstein: West Side Story Suite celebrates the music of American composer Leonard Bernstein. The recording premieres the new title work for violin and orchestra based on the hit-filled score of the classic musical West Side Story, as well as special arrangements of four memorable Bernstein tunes and Bell’s first recording of the composer’s Serenade. With orchestrator William D. Brohn, Bell was intimately involved in the development of the Suite, for which he wrote his own cadenzas. Bell was also reunited with composer Corigliano who arranged "Make Our Garden Grow" from Candide. Joshua Bell is an unabashed fan of Bernstein’s music and “like everybody else," grew up listening to West Side Story. “The tunes are incredible, so memorable and so beautiful, and they have really worked their way into the consciousness of most Americans, even into Gap ads,” he notes. “ Bernstein somehow managed to create a great musical, a score that is really on the level of the great works of classical music. It succeeds on every level, and so well that it seems almost wrong to classify it simply as a musical.” He points out that the new Suite is the kind of project that is called “crossover” today, but that it is actually a lively part of the tradition of classical music. “Bernstein, as a composer, was a genius,” he continues, “and West Side Story is the best of both worlds, in a way - classical and pop. When I revisited this music and we made the arrangement, I realized how subtle, complex and inventive the score was, in technical ways. The music seems to transcend the time in which it was created, and that is, by definition, a great classic.”

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