All Joshua Bell articles
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ReviewJoshua Bell, Steven Isserlis: Mendelssohn
Darkness and drama aplenty from three master musicians
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NewsJoshua Bell named New Jersey Symphony’s principal guest conductor
The violinist will be the orchestra’s inaugural principal guest conductor from the 2025-26 season
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ReviewJoshua Bell, Matt Haimovitz: Thomas de Hartmann Rediscovered
Two star musicians rehabilitate a neglected Ukrainian
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BlogsJoshua Bell and Steven Isserlis on their passion for Mendelssohn
US correspondent Thomas May interviews violinist Joshua Bell and cellist Steven Isserlis on their new album of Mendelssohn’s piano trios, which they recorded together with their longtime colleague, pianist Jeremy Denk, for Sony Classical
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NewsViolinist Joshua Bell extends Academy of St Martin in the Fields tenure
The contract now extends through to August 2028
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Premium ❘ FeatureViolinist Joshua Bell: ‘Everybody’s playing like their life depends upon it’
Violinist Joshua Bell chats with Pauline Harding about transcending the pyrotechnics of Paganini, the inspiring ethos of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, and celebrations to mark the centenary of the orchestra’s founder, Neville Marriner
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NewsThe Strad April 2024 issue is out now!
Violinist Joshua Bell speaks to Pauling Harding about his work as music director with the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, playing Paganini and memories of Neville Marriner
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ReviewConcert review: Joshua Bell (violin) Daniil Trifonov (piano)
Leah Hollingsworth hears the performance of Beethoven, Prokofiev, Bloch, Franck, Clara Schumann and Brahms at the Stern Auditorium, Carnegie Hall, NY, on 30 May 2023
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FocusGreat string players of the past: Joshua Bell on Eugène Ysaÿe
Joshua Bell tells Steven Isserlis how he was directly influenced by Eugène Ysaÿe through his teacher, Josef Gingold
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Premium ❘ FeatureMasterclass: Joshua Bell on Bruch Violin Concerto no.1, third movement
The American violinist discusses gypsy style, charisma, flair and contrast in the lively third movement of this much-loved work
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FocusJoshua Bell on playing the 'Huberman' Stradivari violin
'It has a rich sound, powerful without being shrill or strident'
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Blogs'I often have to battle negative thoughts on stage,' says violinist Joshua Bell
The star performer talks about channelling nervous energy and thinking oneself confident
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ReviewReview round-up: BBC Proms 2021
Peter Quantrill attends the cream of the strings crop during this year’s Proms season at the Royal Albert Hall
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FocusThe Strad Podcast Episode #10: Joshua Bell on Piazzolla
The violinist speaks about playing Piazzolla’s music in the centenary of the composer’s birth
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VideoJoshua Bell plays Piazzolla with Chamber Orchestra of Havana
Summer from the composer’s Four Seasons of Buenos Aires, part of a 2016 performance at New York’s Lincoln Center
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Premium ❘ FeatureEncores: Time to shine
Throughout much of the last century, technically showy encores by Paganini and Kreisler were standard fare for violinists, but in recent years players have moved away from the established virtuoso works to embrace everything from solo Bach to folk tunes and contemporary commissions. Charlotte Gardner talks to top players about ...
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Premium ❘ NewsCompetitions, Awards and Appointments: January 2020
This month’s competition results, appointments and forthcoming contests
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FeatureThere’s nothing I play that’s less serious than anything else
Joshua Bell’s new album showcases his deep respect for all musical forms. The US violinist talks to Amanda Holloway about the challenges of making classical cool, and of broadening his professional skills
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NewsJoshua Bell extends Academy of St Martin in the Fields contract until 2023
The musician has led the London-based chamber orchestra since 2011, succeeding founder Sir Neville Marriner
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NewsStrings at the BBC Proms: our pick of the 2019 programme
What does the biggest classical music festival in the world offer in terms of string concertos and other highlights for Strad readers?
