It’s different for people who have not seen a symphony conductor conduct from a chair. I feel very connected to the orchestra in a way that a conductor sometimes does not feel. I think it’s more visceral. – Joshua Bell
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
The symphonies are the things that, as a soloist, I’ve not gotten to play. I used to travel the world playing concertos, and then I would sit and listen to the symphony. – Joshua Bell
I’m having a blast being the music director at the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields. It certainly is challenging for me, but I love challenges. – Joshua Bell
For some reason I can’t explain, artist and musicians tend to look younger than our age. Being in music, you need this youthful sense of discovery and wonder for what you’re doing and keep your imagination open. That’s a youthful way of looking at life and I think that reflects in how you age. – Joshua Bell
Anyone who knows classical music and loves classical music has heard the Beethoven Seventh hundreds of times probably in their life. – Joshua Bell
As far as I’m concerned, I want to do everything because life is short. So, when I did ‘The Red Violin’ film, I got to go to the Oscars, and I got to meet Samuel Jackson, and I got to do stuff that one wouldn’t normally do in my world. – Joshua Bell
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
For me, I’m sort of a wanna-be composer, and I love being involved with the arrangements. – Joshua Bell
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
I want to do everything. That’s my problem. Life is short, and I hate the idea of turning down anything. You never know what interesting experience might happen. – Joshua Bell
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