New Jersey Symphony: Joshua Bell leads Beethoven
New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, 07102 Newark Directions
Sat 13.03.2027 19:30
Principal Guest Conductor Joshua Bell conducts performances marking the 200th anniversary of Beethovens death. From the sublime eloquence of his only Violin Concerto to the rhythmic propulsion of the Seventh Symphony, you will hear in this program why we continue to revel in Beethovens wonders after all these years.
Performers
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Joshua BellJoshua Bell is an internationally-acclaimed American violinist known for the versatility of his musical understanding as well as his technical skill. He has performed with many of the world's leading orchestras under such conductors as Charles Dutoit. A master of the classical repertoire, Bell has expanded his career to contemporary music and genres such as folk and jazz. He has won Grammy Awards and an Academy Award for his work with John Corgliano on The Red Violin. Bell was born on December 9, 1967 in Bloomington, Indiana. He studied under Josef Gingold as a child and at Indiana University. Since appearing with Riccardo Muti and the Philadelphia Orchestra at age fourteen, Bell has become a classical music superstar. In addition to his violin performances, he has begun to pursue a career as a composer and conductor. Bell has written cadenzas for the violin concertos of Mendelssohn, Beethoven, Brahms and Mozart. He plays the 1713 Gibson ex Huberman Stradivarius. His website is www.joshuabell.com. "I am my harshest critic. I don't feel any pressure from critics. I'm hardest on myself." -- Joshua Bell