Joshua Bell quotes

Joshua Bell is an American violinist and conductor, renowned for his virtuosity and expressive performances. His interpretations span classical masterworks, film scores, and contemporary music. He has captivated audiences worldwide with his technical brilliance and emotional depth. Here are 25 of his quotes:

You only live once, so I try to say yes to everything. (Joshua Bell)
When you play a violin piece, you are a storyteller, and you're telling a story. View quote
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There's nothing more frustrating than seeing a conductor say, 'Play softer,' as they're waving their hands in huge gestures. View quote
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The best way to refine an interpretation is by getting out and performing. View quote
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I hope I will always have the chance to play the violin. View quote
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I was lucky enough to have parents who started me on music very early, but most kids don't get that kind of exposure. View quote
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I don't want to portray myself as a daredevil. I'm not at all. View quote
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Conducting is a strange thing to teach. View quote
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So much of performing is a mind game. View quote
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The violin sings. View quote
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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)
What drew me to the violin was mastering the instrument technically, which I'm continuing to do. View quote
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We live in the least ugly time in history. View quote
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I grew up in a musical family, but nobody was a professional musician. View quote
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Over the years, I've collected a lot of musical friends. View quote
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I love the outdoor festival feeling. View quote
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I want to do everything. That's my problem. View quote
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You don't have to have lots of love affairs to know what love is. View quote
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At a music hall, I'll get upset if someone coughs or if someone's cellphone goes off. View quote
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I never had any real expectations about what sort of success I would have or all the publicity. View quote
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No one tells you what to do if you completely flop at the beginning of a performance. (Joshua Bell)
When you play for ticket-holders, you are already validated. I have no sense that I need to be accepted. I'm already accepted. View quote
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I like working with kids because I enjoy seeing the looks on their faces and, it's kind of selfish, I want a future audience. View quote
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I write arrangements. Im sort of a wannabe composer. View quote
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Although I hardly ever turn on the TV set unless it's football season, I do watch a lot of TV on my iPad - perfect for long airplane journeys. View quote
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Occupation: American Musician
Born: December 9, 1967
Quotes count: 25